Understanding how human behavior affects the spread of infectious diseases
Novel data and approaches for dynamic modeling of human behavior and infectious disease ecology
This study is looking at how people's actions and social factors affect the spread of infectious diseases, with the goal of finding better ways to understand and improve how we can all work together to reduce infections in different communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11019433 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex relationship between human behavior and the dynamics of infectious disease transmission. It aims to develop new models that incorporate social and demographic factors influencing how people interact and adopt behaviors to reduce disease spread. By analyzing these interactions, the research seeks to identify patterns of exposure and susceptibility to infections across different populations. The goal is to create a framework that allows for a better understanding of how changes in behavior can impact disease dynamics over time and space.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in diverse communities who may be affected by infectious diseases and their transmission dynamics.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by infectious diseases or who live in isolated environments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective public health strategies that reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using behavioral models to understand disease transmission, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful findings.
Where this research is happening
Berkeley, United States
- University of California Berkeley — Berkeley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mahmud, Ayesha Sanchita — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Mahmud, Ayesha Sanchita
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.