Creating a data repository for bone studies in rodents
Archiving and Sharing Skeletal Phenotyping Data
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT · NIH-10975740
This study is creating a helpful online collection of information about bone health from special mice, which will make it easier for scientists to work together and learn more about bones and related diseases that can affect people.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FARMINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10975740 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a comprehensive data repository that collects and shares bone phenotyping data from rodent models, particularly mutant mouse lines. Over the past decade, the team has gathered extensive data on over 200 mouse lines, highlighting the need for a centralized resource for the bone research community. By organizing and making this data accessible, the project seeks to enhance understanding of skeletal biology and related human diseases. The repository will facilitate collaboration among researchers globally, allowing for better insights into bone tissue regulation and disease mechanisms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with skeletal disorders or diseases that could be modeled through rodent studies.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to skeletal biology or those not represented in rodent models may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the understanding of skeletal diseases and lead to better therapeutic strategies for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing rodent models for skeletal studies, indicating that this approach is both valid and valuable.
Where this research is happening
FARMINGTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT — FARMINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MAYE, PETER — UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT
- Study coordinator: MAYE, PETER
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.