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 is looking at how things like dust and weather changes might affect the spread of a serious fungal infection called coccidioidomycosis, using data from California, to help us understand who gets sick and why.
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-10950559 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between environmental factors, such as dust exposure and climate variability, and the incidence of coccidioidomycosis, a serious fungal infection. By analyzing over 65,000 geolocated surveillance records from California, the study aims to identify how these factors contribute to the spread of the Coccidioides fungi and the resulting disease. The project will also explore how sociodemographic changes impact infection rates, providing a comprehensive understanding of the disease's emergence and spread.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include older adults living in California who may be at higher risk for coccidioidomycosis due to environmental exposure.
Not a fit: Patients living outside of California or those who are not at risk for coccidioidomycosis may not receive direct benefits 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: Other research has shown success in understanding the impact of environmental factors on infectious diseases, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable 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.