How diet affects inflammation and immunity in the gut
Official title: Dietary regulation of type 2 immunity and inflammation in the gut
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-11140814 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the foods we eat, especially fiber, can affect our gut health and inflammation, with the goal of finding better ways to treat issues like inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 10, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $248,999 |
| NIH project number | 4R00AI173660-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11140814 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease or those at risk for colorectal cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with gastrointestinal disorders not related to inflammation or those without dietary sensitivities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of dietary factors, particularly dietary fiber, on gut health and inflammation. It aims to understand how the microbiota, which are the bacteria in our intestines, interact with dietary components to influence immune responses and inflammation-related diseases. By studying these interactions, the research seeks to uncover mechanisms that could lead to better treatments for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer. The approach includes examining how specific dietary components affect immune cells and gut health in experimental models.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary recommendations and therapies for patients suffering from gastrointestinal disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the role of diet and microbiota in gut health, indicating that this approach has potential for significant findings.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arifuzzaman, Mohammad — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Arifuzzaman, Mohammad
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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.