Center for Iron & Heme Disorders at the University of Utah
Funded at Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah · NIH-11530330 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A NIH-funded center at the University of Utah is advancing understanding of how iron and heme affect health and disease to improve care for people with related blood disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2016 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $696,973 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DK110858-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11530330 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with iron imbalance, porphyria, or other non-malignant hematologic or metabolic disorders may benefit from future advances arising from this center.
✕Less likely to help
People without iron/heme-related conditions or those not connected to this research area may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This center brings together 38 researchers to study iron and heme biology and related blood disorders, from basic science to clinical applications. It coordinates cores for measuring metals, porphyrins, heme enzymes, and metabolites, helping scientists link molecular details to patient outcomes. The work may illuminate how iron imbalance contributes to conditions like porphyrias and other non-malignant hematology issues, with potential paths toward better diagnostics and therapies. The center emphasizes collaborative, cross-disciplinary research to translate findings into tangible benefits for patients with iron and heme-related disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the research could lead to better diagnosis and treatment strategies for iron- and heme-related diseases.
How similar studies have gone: The center builds on established core facilities and collaborative research in iron and heme biology, with a track record of related findings.
Where this research is happening
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Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beaudin, Anna E — Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Beaudin, Anna E
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.