Understanding how diseases spread using mathematical models
Official title: Collaborative Research: DMS/NIGMS 1: Identifiability investigation of Multi-scale Models of Infectious Diseases
Funded at Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ · NIH-10935991 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using advanced math models can help us better understand and predict the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19 and Usutu virus, so we can come up with smarter ways to keep people safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Blacksburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 27, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $278,462 |
| NIH project number | 5R01GM152743-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935991 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals affected by or at risk of infectious diseases, particularly those related to COVID-19.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by infectious diseases or those who do not have a history of related health issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how multi-scale mathematical models can improve our understanding of infectious diseases like COVID-19 and Usutu virus. By analyzing the timing and duration of infections, the study aims to enhance predictions about disease transmission and inform better intervention strategies. The researchers will combine empirical data with theoretical models to identify biases in data and improve the accuracy of their predictions. This approach seeks to address the challenges posed by data scarcity and variability in disease spread.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective strategies for controlling the spread of infectious diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that multi-scale modeling approaches can successfully enhance our understanding of infectious disease dynamics.
Where this research is happening
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Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ
Blacksburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ciupe, Stanca M. — Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ
- Study coordinator: Ciupe, Stanca M.
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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.