Creating synthetic collagen-like materials for medical use
Official title: De Novo Synthesis of Collagen-Like Polymers for Biomedical Applications
Funded at California State University Long Beach · NIH-10850239 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on making new materials that act like collagen, which could help improve treatments for patients needing tissue repair or regeneration.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Long Beach NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Long Beach, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $141,947 |
| NIH project number | 1R16GM153655-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10850239 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals requiring tissue engineering solutions, such as those with injuries or degenerative diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require tissue engineering or have conditions unrelated to collagen-based therapies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing new synthetic methods to create collagen-like polymers that can be used in biomedical applications. By using a specific tripeptide as a starting point, the researchers aim to control the sequence and properties of these polymers, making them suitable for large-scale production and clinical use. The approach involves advanced polymerization techniques that allow for the creation of high molecular weight and functional polymers, addressing current limitations in collagen sourcing and safety. Patients may benefit from improved biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective biomaterials for tissue repair and organ engineering.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in synthetic collagen-like materials, but this approach aims to address specific challenges that have not yet been fully resolved.
Where this research is happening
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California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slowinska, Katarzyna — California State University Long Beach
- Study coordinator: Slowinska, Katarzyna
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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.