Protecting the Digestive System from Radiation Effects
Official title: Mitigation of Radiation Induced Gastrointestinal Syndrome.
Funded at Bcn Biosciences, LLC · NIH-11170401 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This research looks for ways to reduce harm to the stomach and intestines caused by radiation exposure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Bcn Biosciences, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pasadena, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $985,537 |
| NIH project number | 5R44AI177220-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11170401 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This research is most relevant to patients who are undergoing radiation therapy for cancer or those who might be exposed to radiation and are at risk for digestive system damage.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not exposed to radiation or do not experience gastrointestinal side effects from radiation would likely not directly benefit from this specific research.
What this research studies
When people receive radiation, especially for medical treatments like cancer therapy, it can sometimes damage the digestive system, leading to discomfort and other issues. This project aims to discover new strategies or medicines that can protect these vital organs from radiation's harmful effects. By understanding how radiation impacts the gut, scientists hope to develop treatments that can lessen these side effects, helping patients feel better and recover more easily.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new treatments that improve the quality of life for patients undergoing radiation therapy or those exposed to radiation.
How similar studies have gone: While managing radiation side effects is an ongoing area of research, new approaches are continuously being explored to find more effective protective measures.
Where this research is happening
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Bcn Biosciences, LLC
Pasadena, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Norris, Andrew John — Bcn Biosciences, LLC
- Study coordinator: Norris, Andrew John
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.