Expanding the habitat for zebrafish research
Official title: Zebrafish Habitat Expansion
Funded at University of Maine Orono · NIH-10987425 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving the zebrafish facility at the University of Maine so that researchers can use more zebrafish to better understand diseases like the flu and muscular dystrophy, ultimately helping to find new treatments for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maine Orono NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Orono, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $350,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R24OD037725-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10987425 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by diseases studied using zebrafish models, such as influenza or muscular dystrophy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to the diseases being studied in zebrafish models may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Zebrafish Facility at the University of Maine to support a wider range of biomedical research. By renovating and expanding the current facility, the project aims to double the available space for zebrafish, which are crucial for studying various diseases such as influenza and muscular dystrophy. The facility will be utilized by multiple faculty members and their teams, allowing for more comprehensive research and development of new treatments. The approach includes collaboration across different scientific disciplines, integrating biology with engineering to innovate solutions for human health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in understanding and treating diseases that affect humans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research utilizing zebrafish models has shown promising results in understanding disease mechanisms and developing treatments, indicating a strong potential for success in this expanded facility.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maine Orono
Orono, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henry, Clarissa a — University of Maine Orono
- Study coordinator: Henry, Clarissa a
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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.