Cincinnati Center for Blood Disorders
Cincinnati Cooperative Center of Excellence in Hematology
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR · NIH-11170543
This center works to find better treatments for childhood blood disorders by learning how blood stem cells and genes cause disease and moving discoveries toward clinical care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11170543 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
From a patient's perspective, the center brings together lab scientists and clinicians to learn how hematopoietic stem cells, blood cells, and genetics drive pediatric blood diseases using experiments in cells, animal models, and gene/vector technologies. They aim to turn lab findings into preclinical tests and clinical approaches, including improvements in stem cell transplantation and gene-based therapies. The program links Cincinnati Children's clinical research resources with external experts and may collect patient samples or run clinical studies to advance treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Children with blood disorders—such as inherited anemias, bone marrow failure, or those being considered for hematopoietic stem cell transplant—would be the most likely candidates for related clinical studies or sample donation.
Not a fit: People with conditions unrelated to blood diseases or adults with only adult-focused care needs may not directly benefit from this pediatric hematology-focused center.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could produce more precise treatments or gene-based cures for childhood blood disorders and improve outcomes after stem cell transplants.
How similar studies have performed: Related approaches like gene therapy and stem cell transplantation have shown promising success for some blood disorders, though many specific strategies remain experimental.
Where this research is happening
CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES
- CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR — CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ZHENG, YI — CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR
- Study coordinator: ZHENG, YI
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.
Conditions: Blood Diseases