Advancing molecular machines for health applications
Official title: 2025 Artificial Molecular Switches and Motors Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11166829 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is all about creating tiny machines that can help doctors diagnose and treat illnesses better, and it's a chance for scientists to share their ideas on how these innovations can improve health for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 15, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13EB037431-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11166829 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals interested in cutting-edge biomedical technologies and those affected by conditions that could be addressed by molecular machines.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in or do not have conditions related to the applications of molecular machines may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This conference focuses on the development of artificial molecular switches and motors that can sense, compute, and act at the molecular level. It brings together experts from various fields, including bioengineering and chemistry, to share ideas and promote collaboration. The discussions will cover important applications such as diagnostics, drug delivery, and smart therapeutic devices, aiming to translate these innovations from the lab to clinical settings. Patients may benefit from advancements in technologies that improve health outcomes through enhanced diagnostics and treatment options.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to groundbreaking advancements in diagnostics and treatment technologies that improve patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and research in molecular machines have shown promising results, indicating a strong potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lippert, Alexander Ryan — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Lippert, Alexander Ryan
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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.