Improving analysis of lipids and sugars for clinical use
Official title: Integrating Accelerated Droplet Chemistry with LC-MS for High Throughput Quantitative Analysis
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10997415 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to measure fats and sugars in the body more accurately, which could help doctors diagnose and treat health issues better, especially when only tiny samples are available.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $275,697 |
| NIH project number | 5R01GM149080-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10997415 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with conditions that affect lipid and sugar metabolism, such as diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to lipid or sugar metabolism may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the analysis of lipids and saccharides, which are important for understanding various biological processes. The team is developing a novel mass spectrometry technique that uses accelerated droplet chemistry to improve the sensitivity and accuracy of measurements. By addressing challenges in isolating specific compounds, this method aims to provide reliable quantitative data from very small sample volumes, which is crucial for clinical applications. Patients may benefit from better diagnostic tools and treatments based on improved understanding of these biomolecules.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnostic tools and treatments for conditions related to lipid and sugar metabolism.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using advanced mass spectrometry techniques for biomolecular analysis, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Badu-Tawiah, Abraham — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Badu-Tawiah, Abraham
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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.