Creating a detailed map of normal skin across different skin tones
Official title: Multiscale, Multimodal Analysis of Skin and Spatial Cell Organization
Funded at Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, INC · NIH-11158567 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for people to help create a detailed map of healthy skin by examining different skin types and how they change with age and sun exposure, so we can better understand skin health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Niskayuna, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $750,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U54AR081775-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11158567 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals of various ethnic backgrounds with normal skin, particularly those who can be categorized using the Fitzpatrick skin color scale.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with existing skin diseases or conditions may not benefit directly from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a comprehensive 2D and 3D atlas of normal skin by analyzing various cell types, lipids, and gene expressions. Samples will be collected from diverse individuals across four body areas: head and neck, back, abdomen, and extremities, ensuring representation of different skin tones using the Fitzpatrick scale. By focusing on healthy skin characteristics and the effects of aging and UV exposure, this project seeks to enhance our understanding of skin health. Participants will contribute to a unique database that includes extensive clinical information relevant to skin conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of skin health across diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on skin atlases, this approach is novel in its focus on healthy skin across a diverse population.
Where this research is happening
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Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, INC
Niskayuna, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ginty, Fiona — Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, INC
- Study coordinator: Ginty, Fiona
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.