Tracking respiratory viruses in the Greater Boston Area
Official title: IP24-045, A Prospective Observational Study of Respiratory Virus Epidemiology in the Greater Boston Area
Funded at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · NIH-11261511 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how common respiratory viruses are in the Greater Boston Area over the past five years, and it’s for anyone who wants to help us learn more about how these viruses spread and affect people, so we can improve ways to prevent and treat respiratory illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $893,037 |
| NIH project number | 6U01IP001257-01M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11261511 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals living in the Greater Boston Area who may experience respiratory symptoms or are at risk for respiratory infections.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside the Greater Boston Area or those not experiencing respiratory symptoms may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the patterns and prevalence of respiratory viruses in the Greater Boston Area over a five-year period. By collecting data from various healthcare settings, the study aims to understand how these viruses spread and affect different populations. Patients may be monitored for symptoms and tested for respiratory viruses, contributing to a better understanding of their impact on public health. The findings could help inform prevention strategies and treatment options for respiratory illnesses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for respiratory viruses, benefiting patients and public health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in tracking respiratory virus epidemiology, indicating that this approach is both valid and valuable.
Where this research is happening
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stephenson, Kathryn Elaine — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Stephenson, Kathryn Elaine
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.