Developing new technologies to understand cell behavior and identity
Official title: Center for Integrated Cellular Analysis - Christopher Zavala
Funded at New York Genome Center · NIH-11079002 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring new ways to look at how different molecules and environmental factors affect how cells behave, which could help us understand diseases better and lead to better tests and treatments for patients.
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) | $18,335 |
| NIH project number | 3RM1HG011014-05S3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11079002 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with conditions that involve complex cellular behaviors, such as cancer or genetic disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not involve significant cellular behavior changes may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating innovative methods to analyze how various molecular and environmental factors influence cell behavior. By developing advanced assays, the project aims to profile millions of cells simultaneously, capturing their spatial context and lineage relationships. The goal is to integrate multiple types of data to better understand cellular identity and the factors that regulate it. Patients may benefit from insights gained about diseases and disorders at the cellular level, potentially leading to improved diagnostics and treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to breakthroughs in understanding diseases at a cellular level, improving diagnosis and treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using advanced cellular analysis techniques, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
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.