New Ways to Heal Severe Burns
In Situ Skin Regeneration and Angiogenesis for Full-Thickness Burns
This project aims to find faster and more effective ways to heal severe burns by helping the body regrow skin directly on the wound.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11121087 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
For patients with severe burns, finding enough healthy skin for grafts is a major challenge, and current treatments can be fragile and take a long time to prepare. This project is developing a new approach that uses a special template and a spray of a patient's own skin cells to help wounds close quickly. The goal is to improve how these cells attach and survive, and to encourage new blood vessel growth, which are all vital for successful healing. This could mean faster recovery and better outcomes for burn survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients suffering from massive full-thickness burn injuries who require rapid wound closure would be the ideal candidates for this future treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with minor burns or those whose wounds can be effectively treated with existing methods may not directly benefit from this specific advanced regenerative approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to quicker healing, reduced risk of infection, and improved recovery for patients with severe full-thickness burns.
How similar studies have performed: While current methods for full-thickness burns have limitations, this project builds upon emerging technologies and recent team developments in regenerative platforms, suggesting a novel yet informed approach.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Powell, Heather M — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Powell, Heather M
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.