Creating a resource for targeted analysis in medical research
Official title: Targeted Analysis Resource
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11329931 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on creating helpful tools and information for researchers to better understand different medical conditions, which could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | June 12, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $500,950 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CES026561-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11329931 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit would include individuals with conditions that require targeted therapeutic approaches.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that are not addressed by the targeted analysis resource may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a targeted analysis resource that can enhance the understanding of various medical conditions. By utilizing advanced methodologies, the project seeks to provide researchers with tools and data that can lead to more precise and effective treatments. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies that arise from this resource. The approach focuses on collaboration and data sharing among researchers to maximize the impact of findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific methodologies of this research may be novel, similar approaches in targeted analysis have shown promise in improving patient outcomes in other studies.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wright, Robert O — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Wright, Robert O
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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.