Center for Cellular Metabolism Research in Oklahoma Expansion
Official title: Center for Cellular Metabolism Research in Oklahoma
Funded at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation · NIH-11336052 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center in Oklahoma is expanding its work on how cell metabolism affects diseases like heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and diabetes to help patients in the region.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | February 5, 2021 |
| Project end | March 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,557,500 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM139763-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11336052 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, or metabolic disorders in Oklahoma could benefit from advances generated by this center.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not affected by the studied conditions may not be directly impacted by this center’s work.
What this research studies
This grant supports growing a regional hub that studies how cellular metabolism contributes to common diseases. It focuses on boosting expertise, collaboration, and research infrastructure so scientists can pursue metabolism-driven discoveries. Patients may benefit from faster translation of metabolic insights into better treatments and preventive strategies in Oklahoma.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to new metabolic targets and therapies that improve outcomes for cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous COBRE centers have shown that building focused metabolism research hubs accelerates discovery and translational work.
Where this research is happening
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Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xia, Lijun — Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
- Study coordinator: Xia, Lijun
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.