Translational Global Infectious Diseases Research Center (TGIR COBRE)
Official title: Translational Global Infectious Diseases Research Center
Funded at University of Vermont & St Agric College · NIH-11406251 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide effort at the University of Vermont to strengthen infectious disease research that helps scientists translate findings into real-world prevention and care, especially in low-resource settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Vermont & St Agric College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Burlington, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2018 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,294,927 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM125498-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406251 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians in global infectious diseases who contribute to translational projects and pilot studies; populations in low-resource settings may indirectly benefit through improved disease knowledge and strategies.
✕Less likely to help
The grant itself does not directly enroll patients; its benefits are through enhanced research capacity and later translation to care.
What this research studies
This grant supports a center that combines biomedical and data science approaches to tackle global infectious diseases. It funds career development for junior scientists, pilot projects, and two core services (human/population research and predictive modeling) to speed translation of discoveries into healthier communities. Through training, mentoring, and collaboration, it aims to advance practical solutions for preventing and controlling outbreaks worldwide. The center emphasizes capacity building in low-resource regions and bridging disciplines to improve outbreak response.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could accelerate the development of interventions and data-driven tools that reduce infectious disease morbidity and mortality globally.
How similar studies have gone: Previous COBRE centers have built successful translational research programs and training pipelines, with tangible improvements in regional infectious disease research capacity.
Where this research is happening
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University of Vermont & St Agric College
Burlington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kirkpatrick, Beth Diane — University of Vermont & St Agric College
- Study coordinator: Kirkpatrick, Beth Diane
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.