News and Events

December 13, 2023

R3 Seminar Recap: Impacts of SARS-CoV-2 on brain, gut, and metabolism

During the December 12th RECOVER Research Review (R3) Seminar, panelists discussed immune features of Long COVID, the relationship between Long COVID and metabolism (chemical reactions that provide the body with energy), and impact of acute and Long COVID on the brain.

November 15, 2023

R3 Seminar Recap: Understanding the role of the immune system in PASC

During the November 14th RECOVER Research Review (R3) Seminar, researchers discussed multiple different biological mechanisms likely underlaid PASC manifestations. This seminar explored several prominent mechanisms that were areas of active study, including persistent SARS-CoV-2 viral reservoirs, abnormal immune system activation, and effects on metabolic pathways.

October 31, 2023

Now Available: Dataset for “Development of a Definition of Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection”

Authorized researchers may request access to the dataset, which contains more than 3.3 million de-identified data entries and a Data Dictionary.

October 3, 2023

Changes in the body provide clues for the development of Long COVID

A research team that includes RECOVER researchers found changes in the immune systems of people with Long COVID.

September 5, 2023

RECOVER-NEURO enrolls first participant in trial

RECOVER-NEURO will enroll 315 people and test several different treatments for Long COVID patients who have difficulty focusing, thinking clearly, and remembering things.

July 31, 2023

NIH launches long COVID clinical trials through RECOVER Initiative, opening enrollment

Initially, RECOVER will test at least four potential treatments for Long COVID, with test of seven more treatments expected in the coming months.

July 31, 2023

RECOVER-VITAL enrolls first participant in trial

RECOVER-VITAL will enroll 900 people over the next six months and seek to understand whether taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug, can improve Long COVID symptoms caused by viral persistence.

July 12, 2023

R3 Seminar Recap: RECOVER in Action: Disparities and Environmental Risk Factors in PASC, EHR Insights

During the July 11th RECOVER Research Review (R3) Seminar, presenters discussed the disparities and environmental risk factors in PASC using EHR Insights. This seminar explored racial and ethnic disparities as well as community-level environmental factors in PASC among adults.