Seattle's Plan for Future Respiratory Virus Outbreaks
IP24-045, SEAPREP: Seattle Pandemic Preparedness Cohort
This project is gathering information from Seattle-area families to help us understand and prepare for future respiratory virus outbreaks, like the flu or new pandemics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11169651 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are inviting 2000 children and adults in the Seattle area to join a long-term group that will help us track respiratory viruses. Participants will share weekly updates on their symptoms and provide samples from home. This approach helps us quickly spot new viruses and understand how they spread within households. Our goal is to gather crucial information that can guide public health actions and protect our community during future pandemics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are children and adults living in the Seattle area who are willing to provide weekly symptom updates and biospecimens from home over time.
Not a fit: Patients living outside the Seattle area or those unable to commit to long-term remote participation may not be able to join this specific effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lead to earlier detection of new viruses and better public health strategies to reduce their spread, protecting community health.
How similar studies have performed: Our team previously used a similar platform to identify the first community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the United States.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chu, Helen Ying-Hui — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Chu, Helen Ying-Hui
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.