Exploring the role of biological barriers in various diseases
Administrative Core
This study is looking at how certain tools can help us understand how diseases affect tissues in the body, with the goal of finding better treatments for conditions like autoimmune and central nervous system diseases, so patients can feel better and have more options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11005754 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on validating and qualifying Drug Development Tools (DDTs) that investigate how biological barriers affect the pathology of tissues in different diseases. The project is a collaboration between the University of Rochester and Duke University, involving a diverse team of experts. It aims to enhance data management and integration to support the development of new treatments. Patients may benefit from improved understanding and therapies for autoimmune and central nervous system diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals suffering from autoimmune conditions or central nervous system disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with unrelated health conditions or those not affected by autoimmune or CNS diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better-targeted therapies for autoimmune and central nervous system diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using similar approaches to understand biological barriers in disease contexts, indicating a promising avenue for further exploration.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcgrath, James L — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Mcgrath, James L
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.