Understanding malaria and diseases spread by mosquitoes
Malaria and Mosquito-borne Diseases
['FUNDING_TRAINING'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10615722
This study is all about teaching students and new researchers how to fight malaria and other diseases spread by mosquitoes, so they can come up with new ways to keep people healthy and safe from these illnesses.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_TRAINING'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10615722 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research program focuses on training students and postdoctoral fellows in the study of malaria and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. It combines expertise from various fields such as microbiology, immunology, and epidemiology to address public health challenges related to these diseases. Trainees will engage in coursework and hands-on research to develop innovative solutions for controlling mosquito-borne diseases and improving health outcomes. The program aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to tackle complex issues in this area.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals affected by malaria or those living in regions where mosquito-borne diseases are prevalent.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in areas affected by malaria or mosquito-borne diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and treating malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in similar fields has shown success in developing effective interventions for mosquito-borne diseases, indicating a promising potential for this program.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SULLIVAN, DAVID JOSEPH — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SULLIVAN, DAVID JOSEPH
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.
Conditions: Plasmodium Infections, Mosquito-borne infectious disease, Mosquito-borne disease