Mapping the 3D structure of reproductive tissues in pregnant women
Pregnant Female Reproductive Tissue Mapping Center Data Analysis Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-10894673
This study is looking at how cells in the placenta and other reproductive tissues behave during pregnancy by creating 3D maps, which could help us understand more about pregnancy and improve care for expectant mothers.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10894673 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on analyzing various data types to create detailed 3D maps of reproductive tissues, including the placenta, uterine endomyometrium, and fallopian tubes during pregnancy. By integrating different datasets, the project aims to understand how cells differentiate and migrate in these tissues, as well as how they communicate with each other through extracellular RNA signaling. Patients may benefit from insights gained about tissue development and function during pregnancy, which could inform future medical practices and interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women who are willing to contribute tissue samples for analysis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or who have already given birth may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of pregnancy-related tissue development, potentially leading to improved maternal and fetal health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of creating 3D tissue maps is innovative, similar methodologies have shown promise in other areas of biomedical research.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FISCH, KATHLEEN MARIE — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: FISCH, KATHLEEN MARIE
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.