Wetlands as hubs for spread of bird-borne arboviruses in the Americas
Official title: Wetlands in Argentinaas hubs for exchange and emigration of bird-borne arboviruses
Funded at National Council Scientific & Tech Res · NIH-11394885 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant studies how migratory birds and wetlands could help spread arboviruses like SLEV and WNV across the Americas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Council Scientific & Tech Res NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ciudad Aut?noma de Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA) |
| Project start | August 5, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $134,460 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AI183506-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394885 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
N/A for this basic science grant; results may inform future human health surveillance and intervention strategies.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient involvement in this basic science project.
What this research studies
Researchers will examine how migratory birds interact with wetlands to understand how arboviruses circulate and move between birds and vectors. The work focuses on source populations before viruses appear in the United States, using field observations and samples from birds and the environment. The study aims to map when and where viruses may transfer within bird communities and mosquito habitats in wetlands in Argentina and nearby regions. Findings could inform surveillance and prevention strategies to protect human health without requiring immediate clinical trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better early warning of where arbovirus outbreaks may start, helping public health teams prevent human cases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has linked migratory patterns and arbovirus activity to human outbreaks, but gaps remain in pre-emptive understanding at source populations.
Where this research is happening
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National Council Scientific & Tech Res
Ciudad Aut?noma de Buenos Aires, Argentina Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Diaz, Adrian Adrian — National Council Scientific & Tech Res
- Study coordinator: Diaz, Adrian Adrian
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.