Creating a detailed 3D map of the human kidney
Kidney single cell and spatial molecular atlas project - KIDSSMAP
The KIDSSMAP project is creating a detailed 3D map of the human kidney to help us understand how it works and what goes wrong in kidney diseases, so we can improve kidney health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10888247 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The KIDney Single cell and Spatial Molecular Atlas Project (KIDSSMAP) focuses on developing a comprehensive 3D atlas of the human kidney, capturing various molecular components such as RNA, proteins, and metabolites. This project employs advanced experimental techniques on kidney tissue samples to gather high-resolution data. The research aims to integrate these diverse data types to better understand the kidney's complex structure and function, which could help identify changes associated with diseases. By sharing this data with the scientific community, the project seeks to enhance our understanding of kidney health and disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with kidney-related conditions or those undergoing kidney assessments.
Not a fit: Patients with no kidney issues or those not undergoing any kidney-related evaluations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide critical insights into kidney diseases and improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully created molecular atlases for different organs, indicating a promising potential for this approach in kidney research.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jain, Sanjay — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Jain, Sanjay
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.