Exploring protein structures to understand diseases like cancer and infections
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['FUNDING_P30'] · CORNELL UNIVERSITY · NIH-10947826
This study is exploring how important proteins in our bodies work and interact, especially in relation to diseases like cancer and infections, to help find new treatments that could benefit patients like you.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CORNELL UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ITHACA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10947826 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on using advanced technologies to characterize the structures of proteins that play crucial roles in various biological processes. By employing state-of-the-art facilities at the MacCHESS Synchrotron Source, the project aims to enhance our understanding of how these proteins function and interact, particularly in relation to diseases such as cancer, bacterial infections, and neurodegenerative disorders. Patients may benefit from the insights gained through this research, which could lead to the development of new treatments and therapies. The research involves collaboration with over 100 investigator projects, utilizing innovative techniques like room temperature crystallography and high-pressure analysis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals affected by cancer, bacterial infections, or neurodegenerative disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with unrelated conditions or those not affected by the diseases being studied may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and treatments for serious diseases affecting many patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in utilizing similar structural biology approaches to advance our understanding of disease mechanisms and develop new therapies.
Where this research is happening
ITHACA, UNITED STATES
- CORNELL UNIVERSITY — ITHACA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WIERMAN, JENNIFER — CORNELL UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: WIERMAN, JENNIFER
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.
Conditions: Bacterial Infections, Cancers