Developing treatments for radiation exposure effects
Official title: Radiation/Nuclear Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Product Development Support
Funded at Sri International · NIH-11203144 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new treatments to help people who have been exposed to radiation, especially in emergencies, so they can feel better and recover more effectively.
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, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,435,398 |
| NIH project number | 75N93020D00011-0-759302400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11203144 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have been exposed to radiation or are at risk of such exposure, particularly in emergency or occupational settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been exposed to radiation or are not at risk of radiation exposure may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating medical countermeasures to help mitigate or treat the effects of acute radiation exposure and internal contamination from radioactive materials. It involves collaboration with various institutions, including industry and academia, to advance these treatments through the necessary regulatory pathways for approval and licensure. Patients may benefit from new therapies designed to address the serious health impacts of radiation exposure, particularly in emergency situations. The research will also support bio dosimetry efforts to better understand radiation effects on the body.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective treatments for individuals affected by radiation exposure, improving survival and recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in developing medical countermeasures for radiation exposure has shown promise, indicating that this approach is building on established findings.
Where this research is happening
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Sri International
Menlo Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chang, Polly Yee — Sri International
- Study coordinator: Chang, Polly Yee
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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.