Understanding COVID-19 severity and long-term effects in healthcare workers
Cohort and biomarkers for COVID-19 severity, natural history, and reinfection
This study is looking at how COVID-19 impacts healthcare workers by tracking their health over time, helping us understand what makes some people more affected than others and how vaccines and new virus strains play a role.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10689118 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how COVID-19 affects healthcare workers by studying their health over time. It focuses on identifying factors that predict the severity of the illness and any long-term health issues that may arise. By analyzing blood samples and other biological data collected from these workers, the study aims to uncover important biomarkers that can indicate how severe a COVID-19 infection might be and how it evolves. The research will also explore the impact of vaccination and emerging virus variants on health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are healthcare workers who have been exposed to COVID-19 and are willing to participate in long-term health monitoring.
Not a fit: Patients who are not healthcare workers or those who have not been exposed to COVID-19 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better predictions of COVID-19 severity and improved management of long-term health effects for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in identifying biomarkers for various diseases, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights for COVID-19 as well.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blaser, Martin J — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Blaser, Martin J
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.