A digital platform to enhance research on human sense of smell.
Official title: Hub4Smell: Advancing Human Olfactory Research through Digital Innovation and Community Engagement
Funded at Estenda Solutions, INC. · NIH-11068524 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a friendly online platform called Hub4Smell to help researchers and doctors work together better on understanding our sense of smell, making it easier for them to collect and analyze smell-related information, and encouraging regular smell testing to improve health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Estenda Solutions, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Wayne, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,372,201 |
| NIH project number | 1R44DC022498-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11068524 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals of all ages, particularly those experiencing olfactory disorders or related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have any olfactory disorders or are not interested in olfactory research may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create and validate Hub4Smell, a collaborative digital platform designed to improve the collection and analysis of data related to human olfaction. By utilizing generative AI, the platform will provide customized tools for researchers and clinicians to gather and interpret olfactory data. Additionally, it will foster a community for experts to collaborate and share knowledge, ultimately promoting routine smell testing and enhancing engagement in olfactory research. The project aligns with national health goals and seeks to improve health outcomes through better understanding of the sense of smell.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for diagnosing and treating conditions related to the sense of smell.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using a digital platform for olfactory research is innovative, similar collaborative digital health initiatives have shown promise in other areas of medical research.
Where this research is happening
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Estenda Solutions, INC.
Wayne, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kedziora, Richard — Estenda Solutions, INC.
- Study coordinator: Kedziora, Richard
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.