Developing a new inhalation system for studying respiratory health
Official title: A shared DSI Inhalation System for diverse studies across disease and health
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-11101797 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new system to help scientists at Baylor College of Medicine better understand how breathing in different substances affects lung health and overall well-being in animals, which could lead to important insights for people with respiratory issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $235,925 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD038351-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11101797 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals with respiratory conditions such as asthma or acute respiratory distress syndrome.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-respiratory conditions or those not affected by inhalation exposure may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create an advanced inhalation exposure system at Baylor College of Medicine to enhance studies on respiratory health using rodent models. The system will allow researchers to investigate various aspects of respiratory function, immune responses, and cardiovascular health across different life stages. By integrating multiple features for aerosolizing agents and measuring respiratory parameters, this platform will support a wide range of research projects focused on inhalation exposure. The goal is to fill critical gaps in understanding how different substances affect respiratory health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of respiratory conditions in humans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using inhalation exposure systems for studying respiratory health, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ray, Russell S — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Ray, Russell S
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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.