Understanding the human virome and its changes over time
Official title: Admin Core
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-10990236 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at all the viruses in our bodies to learn how they change over time and affect our health, and it’s designed to help researchers work together to gather and analyze samples from different people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $796,905 |
| NIH project number | 1U54AG089326-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10990236 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from diverse backgrounds who are willing to provide biological samples for virome analysis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no interest in contributing biological samples or those not affected by viral infections may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on characterizing the human virome, which includes all the viruses present in the human body, using advanced genomics tools. The project aims to establish a well-organized administrative core to facilitate collaboration among various institutions and coordinate activities related to the Human Virome Program. Patients may benefit from insights gained about how the virome changes throughout life and its potential impact on health. The research involves collecting and analyzing samples from diverse populations to understand the virome's dynamics better.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of viral influences on human health and disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in characterizing the human microbiome, suggesting potential for similar breakthroughs in understanding the virome.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Das, Suman Ranjan — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Das, Suman Ranjan
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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.