Exploring the role of neural crest cells and cranial placodes in development and disease
Official title: 2025 Neural Crest and Cranial Placodes Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11067262 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at special cells that help form important parts of our bodies, like bones and sensory organs, to better understand how they work and how this knowledge could lead to better treatments for related health issues.
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 | December 1, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $18,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HD117465-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11067262 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with developmental disorders or conditions linked to neural crest cells and cranial placodes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with unrelated conditions or those outside the age range of 21 years and older may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the fundamental roles of neural crest cells and cranial placodes in vertebrate development and disease. It investigates how these cells contribute to the formation of various tissues and organs, including bones, cartilage, and sensory structures. By examining their embryological origins and functions, the research aims to uncover insights into cell and tissue induction, stem cell behavior, and the processes of differentiation and migration. Patients may benefit from advancements in knowledge that could lead to improved treatments for conditions related to these cell types.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of developmental disorders and lead to innovative therapies for related diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding the roles of neural crest cells and cranial placodes, indicating that this area of study is both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Taneyhill, Lisa a — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Taneyhill, Lisa a
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.