Enhancing vision research capabilities
Core Grant for Vision Research
['FUNDING_P30'] · UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10939298
This study is all about helping scientists who are working on eye health by giving them better tools, training, and support, so they can do their research more effectively and find new ways to improve vision.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DALLAS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10939298 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the tools and resources available to scientists studying vision by providing access to advanced equipment, training, and technical support. It focuses on three main areas: developing stem cells and organoids related to eye health, creating gene editing tools and viral vectors for research, and offering microscopy and animal phenotyping services. By facilitating collaboration among researchers, this initiative seeks to enhance the rigor and reproducibility of vision research, ultimately leading to more effective and efficient studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with vision impairments or diseases that could be addressed through innovative research techniques.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to vision or those not residing in the research location may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in understanding and treating vision-related conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in enhancing vision research through similar collaborative and resource-sharing approaches.
Where this research is happening
DALLAS, UNITED STATES
- UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER — DALLAS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PETROLL, W MATTHEW — UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: PETROLL, W MATTHEW
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 below.