Exploring how RNA regulates the immune system and its diseases
Official title: RNA Mediated Regulation of Immunity: Mechanism, Disease and Therapeutics
Funded at Keystone Symposia · NIH-10999350 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about a conference where scientists will come together to talk about how certain types of RNA affect our immune system, with the goal of sharing new ideas that could help develop better treatments for diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Keystone Symposia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Silverthorne, United States) |
| Project start | July 11, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $6,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AI186264-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10999350 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with immune system disorders or those interested in the latest advancements in immunotherapy would benefit from this research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not affected by immune system disorders or those who do not have an interest in RNA-based therapies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on a conference that will gather experts to discuss the role of noncoding RNAs and RNA processing in regulating immune responses. By bringing together immunologists and RNA biologists, the conference aims to advance understanding of how RNA influences gene expression and immune cell function. Participants will explore the latest findings in RNA biology and its implications for diseases and therapies, fostering collaborations that could lead to new treatments. The discussions will cover both basic research and applied science, highlighting the importance of RNA in immunology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for immune-related diseases.
How similar studies have gone: This approach is novel as it focuses on the intersection of RNA biology and immunology, which has not been extensively explored in previous conferences.
Where this research is happening
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Keystone Symposia
Silverthorne, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sheppard, Terry L. — Keystone Symposia
- Study coordinator: Sheppard, Terry L.
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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.