Creating chemical tools to understand body development and diseases
Chemical tools for developmental biology
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · NIH-11105835
This project develops new chemical tools to better understand how our bodies develop and how diseases like cancer might begin.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STANFORD UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STANFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11105835 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our bodies are made of many different tissues, and understanding how they form is key to health. This project uses chemistry to create special tools that help us look closely at how tissues develop and what goes wrong in diseases like cancer. We aim to uncover the detailed ways cells behave and change, which can lead to new ideas for treating illnesses. By combining chemistry with biology, we hope to find innovative ways to tackle complex health challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research does not directly involve patient participation at this stage, but future clinical applications may benefit individuals with developmental disorders or specific cancers like colorectal, pancreatic cancer, or medulloblastoma.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate treatment options would not directly benefit from this early-stage research focused on tool development and fundamental understanding.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new technologies and insights that pave the way for innovative treatments for human diseases, including various cancers.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon the team's prior success in developing optogenetic systems, small-molecule inhibitors, and regulatory models, indicating a track record in similar innovative approaches.
Where this research is happening
STANFORD, UNITED STATES
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY — STANFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CHEN, JAMES K — STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: CHEN, JAMES K
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.