Coordinating efforts to improve lung disease treatments using stem cells
Adminstrative Core
This study is all about bringing together scientists to work on new ways to understand and treat lung diseases using special stem cells, which could lead to better treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11046598 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on managing and supporting various projects aimed at understanding and treating lung diseases through the use of pluripotent stem cells. The Administrative Core will facilitate collaboration among researchers, ensuring effective communication and coordination of efforts. It will oversee the development of gene-edited stem cell lines and therapeutic approaches, while also managing resources and data sharing. Patients may benefit from advancements in lung disease treatments that arise from these coordinated efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit are individuals affected by lung diseases who may be eligible for new therapeutic approaches developed through this research.
Not a fit: Patients with non-lung-related conditions or those not affected by lung diseases may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for lung diseases through innovative stem cell therapies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives utilizing pluripotent stem cells for lung disease treatment have shown promising results, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kotton, Darrell N. — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Kotton, Darrell N.
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.