Investigating blood clotting and inflammation using animal models
The Hemostasis, Thrombosis, and Inflammation Models Core
This study is looking at how blood clots and inflammation happen by using mice to help find better treatments for blood disorders, and it aims to make research easier and more affordable.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10902038 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how blood clotting and inflammation occur by using specialized animal models. The project involves shipping mice to different research facilities and conducting various tests to observe their hemostatic and inflammatory responses. Researchers will analyze the data collected from these experiments to provide insights that can help improve medical treatments related to blood disorders. The core aims to enhance the reproducibility of results and reduce costs associated with these complex studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with conditions affecting blood clotting or inflammation, such as thrombosis or bleeding disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with unrelated health issues or those not experiencing blood clotting or inflammatory conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatments for conditions related to blood clotting and inflammation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research using animal models to study hemostasis and inflammation has shown promising results, indicating that this approach is both valid and valuable.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bergmeier, Wolfgang — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Bergmeier, Wolfgang
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.