Understanding immune responses in asthma during viral infections
Core-002
This study is looking at how respiratory viral infections can make asthma worse, and it's for people with asthma who want to understand their condition better and possibly find new ways to manage it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11281356 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on analyzing and managing data related to how respiratory viral infections affect asthma exacerbations. The Bioinformatics and Data Management Core will collect and process demographic, clinical, and genomic data to ensure a comprehensive understanding of these interactions. By utilizing advanced data analysis techniques, the project aims to unify the approach to studying asthma exacerbations across multiple research projects. Patients may benefit from improved insights into their condition and potential new treatment strategies based on the findings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with bronchial asthma who experience exacerbations triggered by respiratory viral infections.
Not a fit: Patients with asthma who do not experience viral exacerbations or those with other unrelated respiratory conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management and treatment options for asthma patients experiencing viral exacerbations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding immune responses in asthma, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hallstrand, Teal S — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Hallstrand, Teal S
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.