Analyzing the effects of natural products on inflammation and microbiome health
Official title: Bioanalytical Core
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-10936236 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how dietary supplements and natural products can help reduce inflammation and improve gut health, using advanced technology to understand how they work in the body, and it’s designed to help people who want to learn more about effective ways to feel better.
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 start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $294,276 |
| NIH project number | 1P30GM154631-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10936236 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals suffering from inflammatory conditions or those interested in dietary supplements for health improvement.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-inflammatory conditions or those not interested in dietary supplements may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing advanced methods for analyzing the effects of dietary supplements and natural products on inflammation and the microbiome. It utilizes cutting-edge technologies like next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics to study how these products interact with the genome and epigenome. Patients may benefit from insights gained through this research, which aims to identify effective anti-inflammatory agents and their mechanisms of action. The Bioanalytical Core supports researchers by offering specialized services and tools to conduct high-quality analyses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of new anti-inflammatory treatments derived from natural products.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using –omics technologies to understand the effects of natural products on health, indicating a potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Xiaoming — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Yang, Xiaoming
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.