Understanding the immune response to COVID-19
Diversity and Determinants of the Immune-Inflammatory Response to SARS-CoV-2
This study is looking at how different people's bodies react to the COVID-19 virus, especially how their immune systems respond, and it's for anyone with COVID-19 or healthcare workers, as it aims to learn more about how the illness progresses and what helps people recover.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11171035 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different individuals respond to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, focusing on the immune and inflammatory responses that can affect the severity of COVID-19. By studying patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 and healthcare workers, the research aims to gather extensive data on illness progression, recovery, and potential immunity. The approach includes longitudinal data collection and analysis to identify risk factors and outcomes associated with COVID-19. Patients will be monitored over time to better understand their immune responses and the factors that influence their health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or healthcare workers involved in treating COVID-19 patients.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 or those without any symptoms related to COVID-19 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of COVID-19, helping to identify at-risk populations and inform better treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in understanding immune responses to viral infections, making this approach promising but still requiring further exploration specific to COVID-19.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Figueiredo, Jane C. — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Figueiredo, Jane C.
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.