CureAccelerator Live!, Current Research, Dr. Rower, Drug, Hearing Loss, Infectious Disease, Inner Ear, Pediatric, University of Utah
Repurposing the Antiviral Drug Valganciclovir to Treat Cytomegalovirus-Induced Hearing Loss Principal Investigator: Dr. Joseph Rower Disease: Hearing loss Research Description: Almost 400 children die each year from congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infections, and...
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Rado, Drug, Infectious Disease, Northwestern University
Repurposing an Antidepressant to Prevent Hospitalization in COVID-19 Principal Investigator: Dr. Jeffrey Rado Disease: COVID-19 Research Description: In the fight against COVID-19, safe drugs are needed for patients with mild illness, with the goal of preventing the...
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Meltzer, Infectious Disease, Minority/Underserved, Nutraceutical, University of Chicago
Can Vitamin D Reduce the Burden of COVID-19 in Chicago? Principal Investigator: Dr. David Meltzer Disease: COVID-19 Research Description: COVID-19 infections, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, has resulted in a global pandemic. The burden of COVID-19 in the US...
Adult, Current Research, Developing World, Drug, Infectious Disease, Minority/Underserved, Obafemi Awolowo University & Teaching Hospitals Complex, Prof. Adewole, ReGRoW
Treating Tuberculosis with the Lipid Lowering Drug Atorvastatin in Nigeria Principal Investigator: Prof. Olanisun O. Adewole Disease: Tuberculosis Research Description:Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterial infection and is the leading infectious disease cause of...
Current Research, Developing World, Dr. Chang, Drug, George Washington University, Infectious Disease, Mid-Atlantic, Minority/Underserved, Pediatric
Repurposing a Flu Treatment for Severe Dengue Patients in Colombia Principal Investigator: Dr. Aileen Chang Disease: Dengue Fever Research Description:Dengue viruses (DenV) are among the leading causes of pediatric morbidity and mortality globally, with 96 million...
