Creating a data repository for bone studies in rodents
Official title: Archiving and Sharing Skeletal Phenotyping Data
Funded at University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt · NIH-10975740 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Farmington, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $522,334 |
| NIH project number | 1R24AR084725-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10975740 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with skeletal disorders or diseases that could be modeled through rodent studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to skeletal biology or those not represented in rodent models may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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
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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.