Healing the immune system after radiation exposure
Regeneration of the Immune System after Radiation Exposure
This study is looking at how radiation affects your immune system and how your body can heal its immune cells, specifically for people who have had radiation exposure, to help understand how to support recovery better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11107949 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how radiation exposure affects the immune system and aims to understand the regeneration process of immune cells in the body. It focuses on patients who have experienced acute radiation syndrome or delayed effects from radiation, examining the immune landscape in various organs such as the bone marrow and lymphoid tissues. The study will assess the functionality of immune cells and the overall recovery of the immune system following radiation exposure, using advanced methodologies to analyze cellular responses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have been exposed to significant levels of radiation, such as survivors of atomic bomb blasts or patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been exposed to radiation or those with unrelated immune disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for patients suffering from immune dysfunction due to radiation exposure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding immune regeneration after radiation exposure can lead to effective countermeasures, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guha, Chandan — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Guha, Chandan
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.