Investigating heart and nerve tissue for better understanding of cardiac diseases
Core A: Ultrastructural Assessment & Human Tissue
This study is looking at heart and nerve tissues from both humans and pigs to better understand heart diseases, and it's for anyone interested in how these tissues can help improve treatments for heart conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904655 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the assessment of human and porcine heart and nerve tissues to enhance scientific understanding of cardiac diseases. The project involves procuring both normal and diseased heart tissues from patients undergoing heart transplantation and studying the ultrastructural properties of these tissues. Additionally, the research aims to analyze stellate ganglion tissues, which are important for understanding heart function and dysfunction. By centralizing these efforts, the research seeks to overcome logistical challenges and improve the quality of data obtained from these critical tissues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include patients undergoing heart transplantation or those with cardiomyopathy who are having stellate ganglion tissue removed.
Not a fit: Patients with stable cardiac conditions who are not undergoing any surgical procedures related to heart or nerve tissues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with cardiac diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing similar approaches to study cardiac tissues, indicating a promising avenue for further exploration.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ajijola, Olujimi a — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Ajijola, Olujimi a
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.