Facilitating research on digestive diseases using human biospecimens
Human Translational Core
This study is all about helping researchers learn more about digestive diseases like Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease by using samples from patients, so they can find better treatments for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11128629 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Human Translational Core aims to enhance research on digestive diseases by providing researchers with access to well-characterized human biospecimens. This initiative supports both bench-to-bedside and reverse translational studies, allowing for a better understanding of conditions like Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Patients' biospecimens and clinical data are collected and analyzed to facilitate advanced research and improve treatment options. The Core also offers expert consultations in pathology and biostatistics to ensure high-quality research outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic liver diseases or inflammatory bowel diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with unrelated gastrointestinal conditions or those not diagnosed with chronic digestive diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and treatment strategies for patients with digestive diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research utilizing similar biorepository approaches has shown significant success in advancing understanding and treatment of digestive diseases.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Loomba, Rohit — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Loomba, Rohit
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.