Resource toolkit to study how influenza spreads between people
Official title: Resource development for studies of human influenza transmission
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11449660 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to build and share new tools, models, and methods so researchers better understand how flu spreads from person to person.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | August 25, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $450,854 |
| NIH project number | 1P01AI202602-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11449660 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are individuals in communities where flu transmission studies are conducted, including patients and healthy volunteers whose data and samples may be used to study transmission dynamics.
✕Less likely to help
Participants not involved in observational studies or data/samples collection may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant develops resources to study how influenza moves through communities by collecting data and samples from real-world settings. It will provide protocols, templates, computer models, and devices to researchers to improve observational studies of transmission. The effort is led by experts in field biology, engineering, and software, with a plan to make these resources accessible online for the broader research community. The goal is to translate observations into practical insights that can reduce transmission and protect public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster, more accurate understanding of flu spread leading to better prevention and control strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous observational studies of respiratory virus transmission have informed public health actions, though this program emphasizes enhanced resources and modeling.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lauring, Adam — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Lauring, Adam
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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.