Collecting and analyzing lung and heart tissues to understand aging and diseases.
Biospecimen-Core
This study is looking for volunteers of all ages to help us understand how aging affects the lungs and hearts by collecting and analyzing tissue samples, which could lead to better insights into common heart and lung diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10923851 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on gathering high-quality tissue samples from the lungs and hearts of individuals across different ages to study how aging affects these organs. The team will ensure that the samples are clinically annotated and pathologically evaluated, which means they will be carefully documented and analyzed for quality. By creating detailed maps of cellular aging in these tissues, the research aims to uncover important insights into lung and heart diseases, which are leading causes of health issues worldwide. Participants' tissues will be collected following strict ethical guidelines and consent processes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals of various ages who are undergoing procedures that require lung or heart tissue collection.
Not a fit: Patients with no need for lung or heart tissue samples, or those who are not undergoing relevant medical procedures, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment of lung and heart diseases, ultimately improving patient health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized similar biorepository approaches to advance understanding of aging and related diseases.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rojas, Mauricio — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Rojas, Mauricio
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.