Developing new materials for improved chemical synthesis
Official title: Materials and Macromolecules Tailored for Micro and Nanoscale Organic Synthesis
Funded at Wayne State University · NIH-11020002 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on improving how new medicines are made by finding better ways to use certain materials that are usually left out, which could help speed up the process of developing drugs that patients need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $357,056 |
| NIH project number | 1R35GM157057-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11020002 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with conditions that currently lack effective treatments or those who may benefit from new pharmaceutical developments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that are already well-managed by existing therapies may not see direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing organic synthesis and drug discovery by adapting materials and macromolecules for high-throughput experimentation. It aims to overcome limitations of current automated systems that exclude certain useful reagents and catalysts. By creating colloidal suspensions of insoluble inorganic compounds, the project seeks to enable their use in standard workflows, thereby expanding the range of chemical reactions that can be efficiently performed. Patients may benefit indirectly through the potential acceleration of drug development processes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more efficient drug development, potentially resulting in new treatments for various conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in enhancing drug discovery processes through high-throughput experimentation, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Wayne State University
Detroit, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bour, James — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Bour, James
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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.