Development of a multi-level integrated strategy for regional evaluation of influenza viruses and vaccines (Epi Hub)

Dr. Emily Martin is leading this CDC funded project to evaluate the feasibility of a regional hub for epidemiological evaluations of influenza virus spread and vaccine effectiveness. Study activities will include establishing linkages between data and specimens within and across platforms drawing data from multiple stakeholders across the state and creating a methodology and standard operating procedure to receive data, create linkages and resolve discrepancies. This two year project aims to collaborate with several medical systems to analyze samples and determine variations in population immunity across Michigan.