The objectives of the Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study-II (REDS-II) are to conduct epidemiological, laboratory, and survey research on volunteer blood donors to ensure the safety and availability of the blood supply. This includes monitoring known blood-borne infectious agents, rapidly evaluating the impact of emerging pathogens, assessing the safety implications of changes in laboratory and/or blood donor screening protocols and examining blood supply and availability issues. Addressing issues concerned with the safety and availability of the blood supply serves as the cornerstone of REDS-II. The study consists os a coordinating center, six blood centers and a central laboratory.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01HB47170-9-0-1
Application #
7963361
Study Section
Project Start
2004-09-01
Project End
2010-08-31
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$449,252
Indirect Cost
Name
Emory University
Department
Type
DUNS #
066469933
City
Atlanta
State
GA
Country
United States
Zip Code
30322