Creating animal models to improve precision medicine
UAB Pilot Center for Precision Animal Modeling (C-PAM) - Resource and Service Section
This study is working on creating special animal models to better understand diseases and find new treatments that are tailored to individual patients, so you can get more effective care based on your unique genetic makeup.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914831 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The UAB Center for Precision Animal Modeling (C-PAM) focuses on developing animal models that can help in understanding diseases and testing new treatments. This research involves a systematic approach that includes identifying genetic variants, characterizing animal models, and conducting preclinical treatments. Patients can benefit from this work as it aims to create more effective, tailored therapies based on individual genetic profiles. The Resource and Service Section supports this process by ensuring quality control and facilitating collaboration among researchers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with specific genetic variants related to diseases being modeled in animals.
Not a fit: Patients without identifiable genetic variants or those with conditions not being studied may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatments for various diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using animal models for precision medicine, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wallis-Schultz, Deeann — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Wallis-Schultz, Deeann
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.