Biomarker and Analytical Chemistry Core for tobacco research
Official title: Biomarker and Analytical Chemistry Core
Funded at Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr · NIH-11394472 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center core project uses advanced chemical measurements to study tobacco products and how exposure affects people and animal models.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hershey, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $803,480 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DA058271-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394472 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals who use tobacco products or may participate in biomarker studies could participate through related projects or samples.
✕Less likely to help
Participants not directly involved in sample collection or biomarker studies may see little personal benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a central laboratory core that provides analytical chemistry services for tobacco-related research. It helps with study design, sample processing, and biomarker analysis across both human users and animal models. The core develops and standardizes methods and also creates new techniques and instruments to study emerging tobacco products. It also has an educational component to train researchers in analytical approaches.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the core could improve the accuracy and speed of biomarker measurements, advancing understanding of tobacco-related harm and informing public health strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous tobacco research cores have enabled robust biomarker analyses and method development, showing successful integration into multi-project centers.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
Hershey, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sun, Dongxiao — Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Sun, Dongxiao
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.