Comparing the Airborne Survival of Enveloped and Non-enveloped Viruses

Key facts

Disease
COVID-19
Start & end year
2022
2026
Known Financial Commitments (USD)
$0
Funder
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Principal Investigator
N/A
Research Location
United Kingdom
Lead Research Institution
University of Bristol
Research Priority Alignment
N/A

Research Category
Pathogen: natural history, transmission and diagnostics
Research Subcategory
Pathogen morphology, shedding & natural history
Special Interest Tags
N/A
Study Type
Non-Clinical
Clinical Trial Details
N/A
Broad Policy Alignment
Pending
Age Group
Not Applicable
Vulnerable Population
Not applicable
Occupations of Interest
Not applicable

Abstract

CDT student- will be updated when project proposal is written (summer 2023) but outline description is: Respiratory aerosol particles transmit pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 between infected and susceptible individuals. While airborne, the infectivity of viruses declines at a rate that is influenced by the microphysical processes occurring in the aerosol (e.g. water evaporation). This project will compare the airborne survival of enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. Theme: Aerosols and Health