Advanced Lung Tissue Imaging for Fibrosis
Imaging and Image Analysis Core
This specialized lab helps researchers closely examine human lung tissue from patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) to understand how the disease progresses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11132854 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This grant supports a specialized laboratory that uses advanced imaging techniques to look at lung tissue from people with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). We carefully stain and image these samples to identify specific proteins and genetic material, helping us understand processes like cell aging, cell death, and fibrosis. This detailed view helps other research projects in the program get high-quality information about how IPF affects the lungs. By centralizing these complex imaging methods, we ensure consistent and accurate data for all related studies, improving collaboration and integration across the program.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) who have donated lung tissue for research are indirectly contributing to this work.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by lung conditions, particularly IPF, would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lead to a deeper understanding of IPF, potentially identifying new targets for treatments or ways to track disease progression.
How similar studies have performed: While the imaging techniques are established, applying them in this centralized, comprehensive manner to extensively phenotyped IPF lung samples is a focused and integrated approach.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dobrinskikh, Evgenia — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Dobrinskikh, Evgenia
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 below.