Funding for young researchers to attend an international meeting on cell transition processes
Official title: 2024 Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) International Meeting
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11074806 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is helping young researchers from the U.S. cover their travel costs to attend a big meeting in Seattle about how certain cells change and move, which is important for understanding cancer and other health issues, so they can share their work and learn from experts in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HD117636-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074806 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are junior researchers and students in the fields of cancer, pathology, and developmental biology.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic research or do not have a background in the relevant scientific fields may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to support junior investigators, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students from the USA by funding their travel and lodging expenses to attend the 11th International Meeting on Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) in Seattle, WA. The meeting will facilitate discussions among experts in cancer, pathology, and developmental biology, focusing on the EMT process and its implications. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work, engage with senior researchers, and foster international collaboration in the field of EMT. The event will also aim to publish findings in a relevant scientific journal, enhancing the understanding of EMT's cellular and molecular aspects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing among emerging scientists, leading to advancements in understanding diseases like cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous international meetings on similar topics have successfully fostered collaboration and led to significant advancements in the understanding of cellular processes.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Jing — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Yang, Jing
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.