Investigating how sex and gender differences affect health and disease.

COBRE in Sex-Based Precision Medicine

NIH-funded research Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-11016989

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 typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionTulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New Orleans, United States)
Project IDNIH-11016989 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: 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.

Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not exhibit significant sex or gender differences may not receive direct benefits from this research.

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 performed: 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

New Orleans, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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