Investigating how sex and gender differences affect health and disease.
Official title: COBRE in Sex-Based Precision Medicine
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-11016989 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how being male or female can affect how diseases show up, get worse, and respond to treatments, so we can create better, more personalized healthcare for everyone.
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 start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $2,007,641 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM152305-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11016989 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals of all genders who are affected by diseases that may exhibit sex-based differences in their presentation or treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not exhibit significant sex or gender differences may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how sex and gender differences influence the way diseases manifest, progress, and respond to treatment. By examining the biological, environmental, and social factors that contribute to these differences, the project aims to enhance precision medicine tailored to both men and women. The initiative will foster collaboration among various scientific disciplines to stimulate innovative research and discoveries in sex-based health care. Patients may benefit from improved diagnosis and treatment options that consider their unique biological and gender-related factors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized medical treatments based on sex and gender differences.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding sex-based differences in health, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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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.