Oklahoma Immunomodulation Center to Bring New Tools and Training
Official title: Alteration and Renovation (A&R) Project
Funded at University of Oklahoma · NIH-11269430 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new center in Oklahoma will bring cutting-edge immunomodulation technologies and data science support to researchers, helping doctors and patients by accelerating immune-related discoveries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Norman, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2026 |
| Project end | January 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $419,695 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM162339-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11269430 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians in Oklahoma and IDeA states who study immune modulation and related omics data and need access to advanced instrumentation and training.
✕Less likely to help
Individual patients are not directly enrolled in this grant; benefits come through accelerated research and future therapies.
What this research studies
This grant funds establish the Oklahoma Center of ImmunoEngineering to connect immunmodulation methods with omics data analysis across Oklahoma and nearby states. It creates the Immunomodulation Technology Core to share expensive instruments, offer hands-on training, and provide expert technical support so labs can adopt advanced immune engineering tools. The center will also coordinate with local institutions to centralize resources, reduce costs, and speed up translational work that could eventually impact patient care. By helping early-career researchers access and master new technologies, the program aims to grow a robust immunology research ecosystem in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster development of immune-related therapies and diagnostics through a stronger regional research network.
How similar studies have gone: Centers like COBREs have previously strengthened regional capabilities and sometimes led to new technologies reaching patient care.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oklahoma
Norman, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chen, Wei R. — University of Oklahoma
- Study coordinator: Chen, Wei R.
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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.