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 #
N01HB47171-8-0-1
Application #
8036354
Study Section
Project Start
2004-09-01
Project End
2011-02-28
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2010
Total Cost
$144,312
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Cincinnati
Department
Type
DUNS #
041064767
City
Cincinnati
State
OH
Country
United States
Zip Code
45221