Understanding how the immune system protects against malaria
Official title: Malaria: Mechanisms of Immunity & Protection
Funded at Keystone Symposia · NIH-11166215 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about a conference where experts will share the latest ideas and discoveries on how our immune system fights malaria, which could lead to better treatments and vaccines for patients and families affected by this disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Keystone Symposia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Silverthorne, United States) |
| Project start | January 23, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $7,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AI191562-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11166215 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include children under 11 years old who are at risk of malaria or have experienced malaria infections.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by malaria or who are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on a conference that will bring together experts to discuss the mechanisms of immunity and protection against malaria. It aims to highlight new scientific discoveries and innovative strategies to combat malaria, including insights into immune responses and the development of new vaccines. The conference will cover various topics such as the development of immunity through repeated infections and the use of advanced modeling techniques to understand immunity better. Patients and families affected by malaria can benefit from the advancements discussed at this conference, which may lead to improved treatments and preventive measures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better strategies for preventing and treating malaria, ultimately reducing its impact on affected populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and research initiatives have successfully advanced our understanding of malaria immunity, indicating that this approach has a strong potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Keystone Symposia
Silverthorne, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sheppard, Terry L. — Keystone Symposia
- Study coordinator: Sheppard, Terry L.
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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.