PREVENT (Preparedness through Respiratory Virus Epidemiology and Community Engagement) is a research center dedicated to understanding and mitigating the spread of respiratory viruses in communities. As part of the Community and Household Acute Respiratory Illness Monitoring (CHARM) Network, funded by the CDC, PREVENT conducts comprehensive, real-world studies to track respiratory infections, assess immunity, and inform public health strategies.
Led by UC San Diego, PREVENT brings together partners from academic institutions, healthcare systems, and community organizations to establish a large-scale surveillance and data-driven response framework. Our work focuses on both community-level monitoring and household transmission dynamics, integrating innovative approaches such as genomic sequencing, environmental sampling, and advanced data analytics. As the Data and Analytics Hub for the entire CHARM Network (co-led by Scripps Research and UC San Diego), we play a central role in organizing, analyzing, and sharing data to improve pandemic preparedness and response nationwide.
The PREVENT study is enrolling 2,000 community participants in San Diego County to better understand how respiratory viruses spread and impact daily life. Through weekly symptom monitoring, diagnostic testing, and immune response analysis, we aim to uncover key factors that influence infection risk, disease severity, and long-term health outcomes.
In addition, our household transmission study follows individuals who test positive for respiratory viruses, tracking how infections spread among household members. We collect detailed data on symptoms, behaviors, and immunity, helping to improve prevention strategies for future outbreaks.
By participating, individuals contribute to vital research that informs public health policies, enhances vaccine strategies, and improves our collective response to respiratory illnesses. Participants will have access to testing, health insights, and a direct role in shaping the future of pandemic preparedness.
CDC Funds PREVENT Data Hub – Scripps Research
CDC Funds PREVENT Study – UC San Diego
