Exploring how proteins are modified by lipids and their role in diseases
Official title: Protein Lipidation: Enzymology, Signaling, Therapeutics
Funded at Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology · NIH-10900063 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about how certain changes to proteins in our cells can affect health and diseases like cancer, and it’s for scientists who want to share and learn new ideas on how to tackle these issues together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $8,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13CA290754-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10900063 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with conditions such as cancer or infectious diseases may benefit from the findings of this research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with unrelated health issues or those not affected by diseases linked to protein lipidation may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the process of protein lipidation, which is crucial for cellular function and has implications in various diseases such as cancer and infectious diseases. The project will support a conference that gathers scientists to discuss advancements in understanding how lipid modifications affect protein function and contribute to disease mechanisms. Attendees will explore new methodologies and therapeutic strategies targeting protein lipidation, fostering collaboration among researchers from different fields. The conference will feature presentations from leading experts, providing insights into the latest findings and innovations in this area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for treating diseases linked to protein lipidation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and research in protein lipidation have shown promising advancements, indicating a strong potential for impactful findings in this field.
Where this research is happening
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Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dickinson, Bryan — Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology
- Study coordinator: Dickinson, Bryan
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.