How diverse bacteria move together during migration
Official title: Spatial organization of phenotypically diverse cells during collective migration
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10807958 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how groups of bacteria move together in response to chemical signals, which could help us find better ways to treat diseases like cancer and infections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 5F31GM149174-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10807958 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from infections or cancers where bacterial behavior plays a significant role in disease progression.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to bacterial infections or those not affected by collective cell migration may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how groups of bacteria, both beneficial and harmful, migrate collectively by responding to chemical signals in their environment. It focuses on understanding the spatial organization of these bacteria based on their movement abilities, which allows them to travel further together than individually. By studying these behaviors, the research aims to uncover how this collective migration impacts treatment strategies for diseases like cancer and infections. The methodology involves observing and analyzing the movement patterns of these cells in various conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for infections and cancer by targeting how bacteria and cells behave in groups.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results in understanding collective cell behavior, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vo, Lam — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Vo, Lam
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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.