Understanding how environmental factors affect the spread of a fungal infection called coccidioidomycosis.
Integrating epidemiologic and environmental approaches to understand and predict Coccidioides exposure and coccidioidomycosis emergence
This study looks at how things like dust and changing weather affect the spread of a fungus that can cause a serious lung infection called coccidioidomycosis, helping health officials understand who might be at risk and how to prevent outbreaks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10742918 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how environmental conditions, such as dust exposure and climate variability, influence the spread of the Coccidioides fungus and the incidence of coccidioidomycosis, a serious lung infection. By analyzing over 65,000 geolocated surveillance records from California, the study aims to identify patterns in disease occurrence and the environmental factors that contribute to it. The research also seeks to understand how sociodemographic changes impact the risk of infection among different populations. This comprehensive approach will help public health officials better predict and manage outbreaks of this disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults living in California, especially those who may be exposed to dust and environmental changes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in California or who are not at risk of exposure to the Coccidioides fungus may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health strategies and interventions to reduce the incidence of coccidioidomycosis, particularly in vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the environmental factors influencing similar infectious diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
Berkeley, United States
- University of California Berkeley — Berkeley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Remais, Justin V — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Remais, Justin V
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.