Improving access to shared antibodies for research purposes
DSHB: Innovations in open sharing of antibodies for research
This study is all about making important lab tools called monoclonal antibodies easier to share and more affordable for scientists, so they can do better research and help advance our understanding of various health conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11013643 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the open sharing of monoclonal antibodies, which are crucial tools for various scientific studies. The Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank (DSHB) aims to maintain and distribute these antibodies while ensuring they are available at low costs, even for less popular research areas. The project will also work on improving the characterization and validation of these antibodies, making them more reliable for researchers. By leveraging new methods and technologies, the DSHB seeks to expand its services and support the scientific community more effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include scientists and researchers in various fields who rely on monoclonal antibodies for their studies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in scientific research or do not require monoclonal antibodies for their health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the availability and reliability of monoclonal antibodies for researchers, leading to better scientific outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in open-source sharing of scientific resources have shown success, indicating a promising outlook for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Iowa City, United States
- University of Iowa — Iowa City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Houston, Douglas W — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Houston, Douglas W
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.