Understanding how pandemics evolve and how to respond effectively
Official title: Characterizing dynamics of pandemic and preparing for speedy and accurate response
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-10913961 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like health rules, community actions, and the environment affect how diseases spread during a pandemic, and it's designed to help public health officials make better decisions to keep everyone safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CK000674-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10913961 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in communities affected by pandemics, particularly those with varying health policies and demographic characteristics.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in areas impacted by pandemics or who do not engage with public health policies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how various factors such as health policies, community behaviors, and environmental conditions influence the transmission of diseases during a pandemic. By developing a predictive intelligence framework, the project aims to adapt to changing data quality and evolving characteristics that affect disease spread. The research will utilize advanced modeling techniques to improve forecasting accuracy and connect viral evolution with transmissibility, ultimately enhancing public health responses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective pandemic responses and improved public health strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using predictive modeling to understand disease transmission, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Jing — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Huang, Jing
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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.