Providing advanced isotopic analysis for biomedical research
Official title: National User Resource for Biological Accelerator Mass Spectrometry
Funded at Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC · NIH-10929959 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about using a special method to measure tiny amounts of Carbon-14, which helps scientists better understand how our bodies work and how diseases develop, ultimately benefiting patients like you through improved research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Livermore, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,206,711 |
| NIH project number | 5R24GM137748-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929959 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals involved in studies related to metabolic disorders or those requiring advanced isotopic analysis for their biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in metabolic research or those whose conditions do not require isotopic analysis may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on offering ultra-sensitive isotopic analysis, primarily using Carbon-14, through a specialized technique called accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS). It aims to support NIH-funded and other researchers by providing access to this unique analytical capability, which is currently the only one of its kind in the United States. By leveraging over 20 years of expertise in AMS, the project will facilitate the measurement of thousands of samples annually, helping researchers address complex problems in biomedical sciences. Patients may benefit indirectly as this research enhances the understanding of metabolic processes and disease mechanisms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in various diseases by providing critical insights into metabolic processes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research utilizing accelerator mass spectrometry has shown success in providing valuable insights in biomedical fields, indicating that this approach is both established and effective.
Where this research is happening
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Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
Livermore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bench, Graham — Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
- Study coordinator: Bench, Graham
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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.