Understanding the human virome and its impact on health
Official title: Data Analysis Core
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-10990239 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at all the viruses in our bodies to see how they affect our health, and it aims to help improve treatments for viral infections and related health issues.
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-10990239 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with viral infections or those interested in the role of viruses in health and disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have any viral infections or related health conditions may not receive direct benefits 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. By analyzing various biospecimens and tissue types, the project aims to uncover how specific viral relationships influence health and disease. The Data Analysis and Submission Core will manage and process molecular data, ensuring that findings are shared ethically and effectively with the scientific community. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to better understanding and treatment of viral infections and related health conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of viral influences on health, potentially guiding new treatment strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in characterizing the human microbiome and its impact on health, suggesting that similar approaches for the virome may also yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rajagopala, Seesandra Venkatappa — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Rajagopala, Seesandra Venkatappa
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.