Exploring cell-free systems to create biosensors for nutritional deficiencies
Systems Biology to Unlock the Next Level of Cell-Free Synthetic Biology
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY · NIH-10920360
This study is looking at how our bodies change when we don't get enough nutrients and aims to create easy-to-use tools that can help people in low-resource areas check their nutrition and stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10920360 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to model and understand metabolic dynamics while developing simple biosensors that can detect nutritional deficiencies in low-resource environments. By utilizing temporal metabolomics measurements, the team captures the metabolic changes in biological systems and applies this data to enhance metabolic modeling frameworks. The goal is to create effective tools that can be deployed in areas with limited resources, improving health outcomes through better nutritional assessment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in low-resource areas who may be at risk for nutritional deficiencies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in low-resource settings or who do not have concerns about nutritional deficiencies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative biosensors that help identify nutritional deficiencies in underserved communities, ultimately improving health and nutrition.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using biosensors for health assessments, indicating that this approach could be effective in addressing nutritional deficiencies.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STYCZYNSKI, MARK PHILIP-WALTER — GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Study coordinator: STYCZYNSKI, MARK PHILIP-WALTER
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.