Developing new technologies to analyze cell behavior and identity
Official title: Center for Integrated Cellular Analysis - Alisha Aristel
Funded at New York Genome Center · NIH-11079006 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new tools to better understand how cells act and recognize themselves, which could help improve how we diagnose and treat diseases for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York Genome Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | June 10, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $17,880 |
| NIH project number | 3RM1HG011014-05S4 |
| Project ID | NIH-11079006 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with conditions that involve complex cellular interactions, such as cancer or genetic disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not involve significant cellular complexity or those who are not undergoing treatment may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating advanced technologies to measure and understand the complex factors that influence how cells behave and identify themselves. By developing methods that can simultaneously analyze multiple molecular components and their spatial context, the research aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of cellular identity. The project will involve creating new assays and software to integrate various types of data, which could lead to breakthroughs in how we study diseases and cellular interactions. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies based on a deeper understanding of cellular mechanisms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in personalized medicine by improving our understanding of cellular behavior in health and disease.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using advanced cellular analysis techniques, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant breakthroughs.
Where this research is happening
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New York Genome Center
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Satija, Rahul — New York Genome Center
- Study coordinator: Satija, Rahul
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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.