Developing treatments for injuries caused by radiation exposure
Official title: ANIMAL MODEL DEVELOPMENT AND EFFICACY TESTING OF CANDIDATE MCMS
Funded at Sri International · NIH-10935874 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at new ways to help people recover from injuries caused by radiation, using tests on small animals to see how safe and effective these treatments are, so that one day, patients can have better options if they face radiation exposure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sri International NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Menlo Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $7,751,590 |
| NIH project number | 75N93020D00011-0-759302300001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935874 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced radiation exposure or are at risk of such exposure.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been exposed to radiation or do not have conditions related to radiation injuries may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and testing medical countermeasures to treat injuries resulting from radiation exposure. Using animal models, specifically rodents, the team will evaluate the safety and efficacy of these treatments. The research also involves collecting samples for biodosimetry studies, which help assess radiation exposure levels. Patients can benefit from advancements in treatments that could mitigate the effects of radiation injuries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective treatments for patients suffering from radiation exposure injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in developing medical countermeasures for radiation injuries, indicating a potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Sri International
Menlo Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chang, Polly — Sri International
- Study coordinator: Chang, Polly
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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.