Understanding how coronaviruses spread among bats
Official title: Coronavirus Infection Dynamics and Cross-species Transmission in Bats
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10902849 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how coronavirus spreads among bats and between different animal species by examining data from over 50,000 bats in 30 countries, helping us understand what factors might lead to new diseases that could affect humans in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $41,972 |
| NIH project number | 1F30AI183819-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10902849 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals concerned about zoonotic diseases and public health professionals focused on pandemic prevention.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in infectious disease dynamics or who do not live in areas where bat populations are prevalent may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the dynamics of coronavirus infections in bat populations and how these viruses may transmit between different species. By analyzing data from over 50,000 bats across 30 countries, the study aims to identify ecological factors that influence cross-species transmission of coronaviruses. The approach includes using advanced statistical methods to assess the likelihood of transmission based on various environmental and biological factors. This work is crucial for predicting and preventing future zoonotic diseases that could lead to pandemics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help prevent future pandemics by improving our understanding of how coronaviruses emerge and spread from bats to other species.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding zoonotic disease transmission dynamics, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cords, Olivia — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Cords, Olivia
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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.