Understanding how environmental and social changes affect the spread of Aedes-borne viruses.
Official title: Arbovirus Transmission Dynamics Across a Metapopulation Undergoing Environmental and Social Change
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11045497 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how our surroundings and social connections affect the spread of viruses like dengue and Zika, and it aims to find better ways to prevent and control these diseases for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | November 19, 2024 |
| Project end | October 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $699,339 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AI182408-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11045497 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals living in areas affected by Aedes-borne viruses, particularly those in urban and rural settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in regions where Aedes-borne viruses are prevalent may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how changes in the environment and social structures influence the transmission of Aedes-borne viruses like dengue and Zika. By analyzing human movement patterns, social networks, and mosquito populations, the study aims to understand how these factors interact at different geographic scales. The research will utilize metapopulation theory to assess virus transmission dynamics, focusing on both urban and rural settings. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to improved prevention and control strategies for these viral diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better strategies for preventing and controlling Aedes-borne viral diseases, ultimately reducing their impact on public health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding arbovirus transmission dynamics using similar approaches, indicating the potential for impactful findings in this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eisenberg, Joseph N. S. — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Eisenberg, Joseph N. S.
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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.