Mapping the Human Bone Marrow
Multimodal histologic atlas of human bone marrow
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · NIH-11119026
This project aims to create detailed maps of human bone marrow to better understand how blood cells are made and regulated.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STANFORD UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STANFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11119026 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our bone marrow is where all our blood cells are born, from those that carry oxygen to those that fight infections. This project uses advanced imaging tools to create very detailed maps of the human bone marrow, showing exactly where different cells are located and how they interact. By understanding these tiny environments, we hope to learn more about how healthy blood is made and what goes wrong in various blood conditions. These maps will be openly shared to help researchers worldwide.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational work could eventually benefit patients with blood disorders, those needing bone marrow transplants, or anyone whose health depends on healthy blood cell production.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate new treatments or direct clinical interventions would not directly benefit from this foundational mapping project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a deeper understanding of blood disorders and new ways to develop treatments for conditions affecting blood cell production.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of highly-multiplexed imaging technologies for this comprehensive human bone marrow atlas is novel, similar advanced imaging techniques have shown success in mapping other tissues.
Where this research is happening
STANFORD, UNITED STATES
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY — STANFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BENDALL, SEAN CURTIS — STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: BENDALL, SEAN CURTIS
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.