Conference on elastin and elastic fibers in health and disease
Official title: 2025 Elastin, Elastic Fibers and Microfibrils Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11165360 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is all about understanding elastin, a protein that helps keep our organs like arteries and lungs working well, and it's for anyone interested in learning how this protein affects health issues like aneurysms and emphysema, with the hope of finding new treatments and materials to help people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $25,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AR085984-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11165360 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing conditions related to elastin dysfunction, such as aneurysms or emphysema, particularly those aged 12-20.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to elastin or elastic fiber dysfunction may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This conference focuses on the biology of elastin and elastic fibers, which are essential for the function of various organs, including arteries and lungs. It aims to explore the mechanisms that control the production of these proteins and their role in diseases related to aging and other health conditions. Attendees will engage in discussions about innovative techniques and research findings that could lead to better understanding and potential therapies for conditions like aneurysms and emphysema. The conference will also highlight the importance of elastin in developing new biomaterials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for conditions associated with elastin deficiencies and enhance tissue repair and regeneration.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and research on elastin have shown promise in advancing our understanding of its role in health and disease, indicating a strong foundation for this conference's discussions.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kozel, Beth a — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Kozel, Beth a
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.