Understanding and improving the prevention and treatment of fungal infections
Official title: RFA-CK-23-001, Clinical and Applied Research Strategies for the Prevention and Control of Fungal Diseases
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10918025 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about learning more about fungal infections—how they spread, how to spot them, and how to treat them better—so we can help keep everyone healthier and safer from these infections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,499,999 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CK000692-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918025 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at high risk for invasive fungal infections, such as those with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have any risk factors for fungal infections or those who are not affected by such conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing our understanding of fungal infections, including how they spread, how to diagnose them effectively, and how to treat them. The project will involve developing innovative methods for tracking fungal infections across the United States and identifying risk factors associated with these diseases. Additionally, it aims to improve diagnostic tools and create a repository of specimens linked to patients to facilitate the development of new diagnostic methods. The research will also explore public health interventions to reduce the impact of fungal infections on various populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options for patients suffering from invasive fungal infections.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in the field of fungal infections has shown promise in improving diagnostics and treatment strategies, indicating that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pappas, Peter George — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Pappas, Peter George
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.