Creating a portal for virtual nanostructure simulations
Official title: Virtual nanostructure simulation (VINAS) portal
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-11054604 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating an easy-to-use online resource that gathers important information about tiny materials used in medicine, helping to make them safer and more effective for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $268,394 |
| NIH project number | 5R01GM148743-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054604 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals involved in or affected by treatments utilizing engineered nanomaterials.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving treatments involving engineered nanomaterials may not see direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a publicly accessible portal that will contain detailed information about engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) used in various applications, including medicine. By utilizing advanced computational modeling techniques, particularly artificial intelligence, the project aims to curate and annotate data from numerous studies on ENMs to facilitate better understanding and predictive modeling of their properties and potential health effects. Patients may benefit from this research as it could lead to safer and more effective nanomedicine designs based on comprehensive data analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the safety and efficacy of nanomedicine treatments for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using computational modeling and AI to analyze nanomaterials, indicating that this approach could yield significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhu, Hao — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Zhu, Hao
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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.