Valley fever sample and data resource
Clinical Samples Core
This project collects and shares blood, lung samples, and medical records from people with Valley fever to help researchers understand why some infections spread.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11247119 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you join, staff will collect blood and lung fluid samples and detailed medical information from people with coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever). The core stores and coordinates access to these samples and data, supports consent and regulatory paperwork, and helps match samples to approved researchers. The program partners with the Valley Fever Institute in Bakersfield and the UC Davis Center of Excellence to include patients from across California’s Central Valley. Your samples may be used to look for genetic and immune system differences linked to more severe or disseminated disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People diagnosed with coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever), including those with pulmonary or disseminated disease and patients seen at the Valley Fever Institute or UC Davis, are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People without Valley fever or those who only want clinical care (rather than contributing samples/data) are unlikely to get direct medical benefit from this resource.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could reveal genetic or immune causes of severe Valley fever and help lead to better tests or treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Coordinated biobanks have advanced research in other infectious diseases, but applying a dedicated sample-sharing core to Valley fever genetics and immunity is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Royce Harwood — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Royce Harwood
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.