Extracellular Matrix in Vascular Development and Disease
Funded at Saint Louis University · NIH-11302096 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A physician-scientist-in-training will develop expertise to study how the body's scaffolding matrix affects blood vessels, aiming to advance treatments for vascular conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Saint Louis University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2026 |
| Project end | April 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $153,684 |
| NIH project number | 1K08HL175196-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11302096 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals with cardiovascular disease or vascular injuries where neointimal formation and vessel remodeling are relevant.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not affected by vascular remodeling or those not seeking participation in related future trials may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a career development program for Dr. Chien-Jung Lin to become an independent physician-scientist focused on cardiovascular biology and neointimal formation. It provides formal coursework and laboratory training, plus mentorship from renowned clinicians at Saint Louis University and Washington University. The aim is to build translational skills so Dr. Lin can lead future research that may improve vascular health in patients. The environment includes guidance from a local advisory committee and cross-institution collaboration to support the transition to independent work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may benefit from new insights into how the extracellular matrix influences blood vessel disease and healing after vascular procedures.
How similar studies have gone: Prior physician-scientist training pathways have enabled researchers to advance to independent funding and translational vascular research.
Where this research is happening
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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Chien-Jung — Saint Louis University
- Study coordinator: Lin, Chien-Jung
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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.