Understanding How Diseases Spread in Small Groups
Methods and Tools for Understanding Disease Dynamics in Small, Structured Populations
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11141796
This research aims to improve how we understand and predict the spread of diseases within specific groups of people, like those in a workplace or a hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PULLMAN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11141796 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project focuses on developing better computer models to understand how diseases move through smaller, organized groups of people. We know that how people interact, influenced by things like staffing levels or building layouts, plays a big role in disease spread. By creating more advanced models, this work helps us see how these interactions contribute to public health concerns, especially in places like healthcare settings where infections can be a risk. The goal is to strengthen the tools available for studying these complex patterns of disease transmission.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational modeling research does not directly involve patient participation or recruitment.
Not a fit: Patients will not receive direct medical treatment or immediate health benefits from this specific methodological grant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better strategies for preventing and controlling disease outbreaks, potentially reducing the risk of infections for patients in various settings.
How similar studies have performed: While drawing from established fields like epidemiology, this project addresses an underdeveloped area in modeling disease dynamics within small, structured populations.
Where this research is happening
PULLMAN, UNITED STATES
- WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY — PULLMAN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LOFGREN, ERIC T — WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: LOFGREN, ERIC T
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.
Conditions: Disease, Disease Outbreaks, Disorder