New Ideas for Digestive and Liver Health
Pilot and Feasibility Grant Program
['FUNDING_P30'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-11141723
This program provides initial funding to scientists at the University of Pennsylvania to explore new ideas in digestive and liver health and the gut microbiome.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11141723 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This grant supports researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and its partners, including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, to explore fresh concepts in digestive and liver conditions. It offers seed money, access to advanced research tools, and guidance to help scientists test new ideas. The aim is to gather enough early information to secure larger grants, ultimately expanding the knowledge base in these important health areas. This approach helps bring innovative discoveries from the lab closer to patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This grant funds researchers, not directly patients, but future studies emerging from this program may seek patients with digestive or liver conditions.
Not a fit: Patients will not directly participate in this specific funding program, as it supports research infrastructure and early-stage projects rather than clinical trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to new discoveries and treatments for digestive and liver diseases by supporting early-stage, innovative research.
How similar studies have performed: Pilot and feasibility programs are a common and proven mechanism for fostering new research directions and have a track record of leading to successful larger grants.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WELLS, REBECCA G — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: WELLS, REBECCA G
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.