Developing comprehensive datasets for understanding human pain mechanisms
Official title: Meaningful data integration, visualization and distribution for Human Pain Associated Genes & Cells Datasets
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10806601 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to gather and share important information about how pain works in our bodies, which could help scientists find better ways to treat it, so it's really for anyone who deals with pain.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $4,446,277 |
| NIH project number | 1U24NS135547-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10806601 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing chronic pain or conditions related to pain signaling.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute pain conditions or those not experiencing pain may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating detailed datasets that capture the molecular signatures and cellular functions related to human pain. By standardizing and integrating data from various research centers, the project aims to make this information accessible to the scientific community. Patients can benefit from this initiative as it seeks to enhance our understanding of pain mechanisms, potentially leading to improved treatments. The research employs advanced data integration and visualization techniques to analyze complex physiological data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better-targeted therapies for managing and treating pain.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar data integration approaches, indicating a promising potential for this project.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wagenaar, Joost B — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Wagenaar, Joost B
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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.