Exploring Wnt signaling mechanisms and therapies
Official title: Wnt Signaling Gordon Research Conference and Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11167912 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is bringing together scientists to share new ideas about how a specific signaling pathway in our bodies, called the Wnt pathway, affects growth and health, with the goal of helping everyone understand its role in various diseases.
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 | May 8, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $13,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HD118732-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11167912 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with age-related diseases or disorders linked to Wnt signaling.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to Wnt signaling or those not affected by age-related disorders may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the Wnt signaling pathway, which plays a crucial role in various biological processes and is linked to numerous human disorders. The Gordon Research Conference (GRC) and Seminar (GRS) will bring together leading scientists to discuss recent advances and innovative ideas in Wnt biology. Participants will engage in presentations and discussions that highlight the importance of Wnt signaling in development and disease. This conference aims to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers at different career stages.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for diseases associated with Wnt signaling dysregulation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in the field of Wnt signaling has shown promising results, indicating that this area of study is both active and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cadigan, Kenneth M — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Cadigan, Kenneth M
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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.