Improving understanding of how microbes affect human health
Official title: Statistical Methods for Enhanced Mapping of Microbiome Relationships
Funded at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · NIH-10928193 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how tiny germs in our bodies work together and with our genes to help us understand health issues better, so we can create better treatments for infections and cancer that could help patients feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $300,219 |
| NIH project number | 5R01GM151301-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928193 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with conditions related to the microbiome, such as infections, cancer, or metabolic disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have microbiome-related health issues may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the human microbiome, which is linked to various health disorders. It aims to develop advanced statistical tools to better understand how different microbes interact with each other and with human genetics. By enhancing the mapping of these relationships, the research seeks to improve clinical interventions and risk reduction strategies for diseases such as infections and cancer. Patients may benefit from more effective treatments based on a deeper understanding of their microbiome.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and interventions for a wide range of diseases by leveraging the microbiome.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding microbiome interactions, but this approach aims to fill critical gaps and improve upon existing methodologies.
Where this research is happening
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wu, Michael Chiao-an — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Wu, Michael Chiao-an
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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.