Analyzing and sorting cells for better understanding of inflammation and treatments
Flow Cytometry and Cell Analysis Core
This study is exploring how different types of cells in your body respond to treatments, including natural remedies, to help improve our understanding of inflammation and how to make treatments work better for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10936237 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Flow Cytometry and Cell Analysis Core at the University of South Carolina focuses on advanced techniques to analyze and sort cells, particularly in the context of inflammation and treatment effects. This facility utilizes cutting-edge technologies like flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing to study how specific cell types behave and respond to various treatments, including botanicals. Patients may benefit from insights gained through this research, which aims to improve understanding of immune responses and treatment efficacy. The core supports multiple research projects, providing essential services for cell analysis and isolation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with inflammatory conditions or those undergoing treatment with dietary supplements.
Not a fit: Patients with non-inflammatory conditions or those not receiving any treatments related to the study may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for inflammatory conditions by enhancing our understanding of immune cell behavior.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research utilizing flow cytometry and cell analysis has shown significant success in understanding immune responses and treatment effects, indicating a strong potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina at Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Singh, Narendra P — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Singh, Narendra P
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.