Access to advanced facilities for studying muscle and fibrous proteins
Official title: The Biophysics Collaborative Access Team Fiber Diffraction Core)
Funded at Illinois Institute of Technology · NIH-11009535 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping scientists learn more about how muscles work and how they can be affected by diseases, using special tools and techniques to look closely at the structure of muscles and other tissues, which could lead to better understanding and treatments for conditions like brain injuries and cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Illinois Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2021 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $403,358 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM138395-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11009535 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals with inherited cardiomyopathies, traumatic brain injuries, or neurodegenerative diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to muscle or fibrous tissue, or those over the age of 20, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research provides the biomedical community with access to specialized facilities for fiber diffraction, focusing on muscle and fibrous protein systems. The program aims to address critical questions about muscle contraction and its regulation, particularly in relation to human diseases using transgenic animal models. Researchers will utilize advanced techniques to explore the molecular structure and organization of complex biological tissues, such as brain and connective tissue, to better understand conditions like traumatic brain injury and cancer metastasis. The team consists of internationally recognized experts who assist in all phases of the research process, from experimental design to data analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for diseases related to muscle and fibrous tissues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research utilizing fiber diffraction techniques has shown promise in understanding the structure of fibrous proteins and their implications in various diseases.
Where this research is happening
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Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Irving, Thomas C — Illinois Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Irving, Thomas C
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.