Investigating the mechanisms of atherosclerosis and its effects on blood vessels.
Official title: Atherosclerosis core
Funded at NYU Long Island School of Medicine · NIH-11064051 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how atherosclerosis affects the heart and blood vessels by examining the cells and changes in the body that contribute to the condition, with the goal of finding better ways to treat it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | NYU Long Island School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mineola, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $192,053 |
| NIH project number | 5P01HL160470-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11064051 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk for or diagnosed with atherosclerosis or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to atherosclerosis or those who do not have cardiovascular risk factors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding atherosclerosis, a condition that leads to cardiovascular disease, by analyzing the lesions and cells involved in this process. The Atherosclerosis Core will utilize advanced techniques such as histological staining, laser capture microdissection, and RNA sequencing to study gene expression in specific cells related to atherosclerosis. By centralizing these analyses, the project aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms driving this disease, which could lead to improved treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic tools and therapies for patients suffering from atherosclerosis and related cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using similar methodologies to analyze atherosclerosis, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
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NYU Long Island School of Medicine
Mineola, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fisher, Edward a — NYU Long Island School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Fisher, Edward a
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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.