Using smartphone technology to improve rabies control and surveillance worldwide
Official title: RFA-CK-22-002, Adaptation and assessment of smartphone technology to improve the implementation and evaluation of One Health systems for rabies control and surveillance globally
Funded at Mission Rabies USA, INC. · NIH-10850508 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to make rabies control better by using smartphones to help gather important information and improve communication between health workers in countries where rabies is a big problem, so that people can get the care they need more quickly.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mission Rabies USA, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sunnyvale, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $199,098 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CK000667-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10850508 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in low- to middle-income countries who are at risk of rabies exposure, particularly children and those in underserved communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in high-income countries with established rabies control measures may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the implementation and evaluation of rabies control systems by utilizing smartphone technology. It focuses on improving data collection and communication between program managers and field workers in low- to middle-income countries, where rabies is a significant public health issue. By capturing high-resolution data on rabies cases and dog populations, the project seeks to optimize control strategies and ensure timely access to post-exposure prophylaxis for those at risk. The approach leverages digital tools to address inequities in healthcare access and improve overall rabies management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce rabies-related deaths by improving access to preventive measures and timely treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using technology for disease surveillance and control, indicating that this approach has the potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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Mission Rabies USA, INC.
Sunnyvale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gamble, Luke — Mission Rabies USA, INC.
- Study coordinator: Gamble, Luke
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Smartphone tools to boost rabies control and surveillance worldwide
A global project is using smartphone technology to improve how rabies is tracked, managed, and prevented in people and dogs in low- and middle-income countries.
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Using smartphone technology to improve global rabies control and tracking
This project aims to use smartphone technology to help communities in Africa and Asia better control and track rabies, a deadly disease spread by dog bites.
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.