Understanding how respiratory viruses spread in the Greater Boston Area
Official title: IP24-045, A Prospective Observational Study of Respiratory Virus Epidemiology in the Greater Boston Area
Funded at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · NIH-11040267 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how respiratory viruses spread in the Greater Boston Area by gathering information from people of all ages, including young adults, kids, and pregnant women, to help improve public health and understand how to better protect everyone from these illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $4,500,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U01IP001257-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11040267 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include young adults, children, pregnant women, and individuals from diverse and socially vulnerable neighborhoods.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Greater Boston Area or those who do not fall into the specified demographic groups may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the epidemiology and transmission of respiratory viruses in the Greater Boston Area, focusing on community-level data rather than just those who seek medical care. It aims to gather information from diverse populations, including young adults, children, and pregnant women, to better understand the incidence and clinical burden of respiratory illnesses. The study will also explore attitudes towards preventive measures, vaccine effectiveness, and the impact of emerging viral variants. By collecting this data, the research seeks to provide insights that can inform public health policies and interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health strategies and interventions to better control respiratory virus outbreaks.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in understanding respiratory virus transmission through community-based studies, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stephenson, Kathryn Elaine — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Stephenson, Kathryn Elaine
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.