Exploring how molecules move across cell membranes
Official title: 2025 Mechanisms of Membrane Transport Gordon Research Conference and Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11062939 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is bringing together scientists to share the latest findings on how substances move in and out of cells, which could lead to new treatments for diseases, and it also includes a special seminar for new researchers to learn about the important roles these transport processes play in our health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | March 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $20,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13NS141198-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11062939 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with conditions influenced by membrane transport mechanisms, such as metabolic disorders or drug absorption issues, may benefit from this research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to membrane transport mechanisms may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Mechanisms of Membrane Transport will gather scientists to discuss the latest discoveries in how molecules are transported across cell membranes. This conference will feature presentations on new membrane transport proteins and innovative methods for studying these processes, as well as discussions on potential new treatments for various diseases. Additionally, a seminar for early-career researchers will focus on the biological roles of transporters and channels, emphasizing their importance in health and disease. This event aims to foster collaboration and networking among researchers at all levels.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for diseases related to membrane transport dysfunction.
How similar studies have gone: Previous Gordon Research Conferences have successfully advanced knowledge in various biomedical fields, indicating a strong potential for impactful outcomes in this area as well.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moiseenkova-Bell, Vera — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Moiseenkova-Bell, Vera
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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.