Understanding how to keep schools safe during pandemics
Pandemic preparedness in schools: A community based approach for sentinel surveillance
This study is looking at the best ways to keep kids safe from COVID-19 in schools while making sure they can still learn in person, by using information about infections and vaccinations to find a good balance between safety and education.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10884515 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively monitor and manage COVID-19 transmission in schools to ensure safe in-person learning for children. It aims to develop models that combine data on infections, vaccinations, and community health indicators to assess the risks and benefits of reopening schools. By analyzing the impact of school closures on children's education and development, the research seeks to find a balance between safety and educational needs. The approach includes community-based surveillance and collaboration with schools to gather relevant data.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include children aged 0-11 and school staff in New York City who are affected by COVID-19 policies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in school settings or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer school environments during pandemics, minimizing disruptions to children's education.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using community surveillance models to manage infectious diseases, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Defelice, Nicholas B — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Defelice, Nicholas B
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.