Research on biocontainment and pathogen response
Biocontainment Research Support Services Core
This study is looking at how new infectious diseases spread from animals to people and aims to find better ways to prevent and treat these diseases, which could help keep you and your loved ones healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Collins, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10910203 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing our understanding of emerging infectious diseases and the pathogens that cause them. It utilizes advanced biocontainment facilities to study pathogen characteristics, infection mechanisms, and host responses. The project involves developing animal models to investigate how diseases can spill over from wildlife to domestic animals and testing vaccine efficacy using both live and inactivated pathogens. Patients may benefit from the insights gained into disease prevention and treatment strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals at risk of exposure to emerging infectious diseases or those involved in veterinary and wildlife health.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic diseases unrelated to infectious diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and controlling infectious diseases that pose a threat to public health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in biocontainment and pathogen response has shown promise in enhancing our understanding of infectious diseases, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Fort Collins, United States
- Colorado State University — Fort Collins, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dobos, Karen Marie — Colorado State University
- Study coordinator: Dobos, Karen Marie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.