Improving precision medicine for sex-based health differences
COBRE in Sex-Based Precision Medicine
This study is looking at how health conditions and treatments can vary between men and women, with the goal of helping doctors provide more personalized care that fits each person's needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11016991 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the understanding and application of precision medicine by examining how health conditions and treatments can differ based on sex. The project aims to create a supportive environment for researchers through mentoring and collaboration, ensuring that new findings are effectively integrated into clinical practice. By fostering interdisciplinary partnerships, the research seeks to improve the quality and effectiveness of health interventions tailored to both men and women. Patients may benefit from more personalized treatment options that consider their sex-related health needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals seeking treatments or interventions that consider sex-based differences in health outcomes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify with the binary sex categories or those with conditions unrelated to sex-based differences may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized medical treatments that account for sex differences in health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in sex-based precision medicine, indicating that tailored approaches can improve patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mauvais-Jarvis, Franck — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Mauvais-Jarvis, Franck
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.