Annual meeting for scientists working on peripheral activity research
NIH SPARC Annual Meeting 2025
This study is bringing together about 100 scientists to share their latest discoveries and ideas about how to improve treatments for conditions related to nerve activity, so they can work together to help people feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11142822 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project involves organizing a two-day meeting for scientists involved in the NIH Stimulating Peripheral Activity to Relieve Conditions (SPARC) program. During the meeting, approximately 100 researchers will present their recent findings, engage in workshops to foster collaborations, and discuss future goals for their projects. The event will also include poster sessions and discussions led by NIH officials, aimed at enhancing knowledge sharing and collaboration among investigators. This gathering is designed to advance the understanding and treatment of conditions related to peripheral nerve activity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are individuals suffering from conditions that affect peripheral nerve function.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to peripheral nerve activity may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for conditions related to peripheral nerve activity.
How similar studies have performed: While this meeting is a collaborative effort, similar initiatives have previously shown success in fostering advancements in peripheral nerve research.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kilgore, Kevin L. — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Kilgore, Kevin L.
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.