Tracking viruses that cause respiratory and stomach illnesses in children.
IP21-002, Enhanced Surveillance Network for Enteric and Respiratory Viruses in Children: Assessing Disease Burden, Natural History, and Vaccine Effectiveness
This study is looking at how viral infections affect kids' breathing and stomach health, and it aims to help parents understand how well vaccines work to keep their children safe from these illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11046486 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the impact of viral infections that lead to respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses in children. By establishing a network of institutions, the project aims to gather data on the disease burden and the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing these illnesses. The research will also allow for quick responses to emerging viral threats, such as new strains of enteroviruses or coronaviruses. Parents and caregivers of children may benefit from insights gained about vaccine effectiveness and disease prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include children who are at risk for viral respiratory infections or gastroenteritis.
Not a fit: Patients who are adults or those with chronic illnesses unrelated to viral infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved vaccine strategies and better health outcomes for children affected by viral infections.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized similar surveillance networks to inform vaccine policies and improve public health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weinberg, Geoffrey Alan — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Weinberg, Geoffrey Alan
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.