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Current Research Studies

Gene Expression Objective Definition of Early Sepsis In Children

GEODESIC

Condition(s): Immunology

What is the goal of the study?

GEODESIC is a prospective descriptive cohort investigation that will examine the generalizability of the novel host gene expression biomarkers, SeptiCyteTM LAB and SeptiCyteTM VIRUS for differentiating children with bacterial sepsis, versus severe viral illness, versus non-infectious related systemic inflammatory response syndrome

Who can participate in the study?

Please contact the study team listed below to learn more.

Study Team:

PI (Study Doctor): Jerry Zimmerman
Study Team Member: Deana Rich, [email protected]

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