Regulation of B cells in autoimmune diseases
Official title: Regulation of B cell Responses in SLE and Other Autoimmune Diseases
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11332683 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-facing overview of a large NIH project that supports collaborations and clinical projects to study B cells in autoimmune diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2014 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,653,748 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AI110483-13 |
| Project ID | NIH-11332683 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals with autoimmune diseases where B cells play a role and who may be involved in future studies or contribute samples through collaborative projects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in a specific clinical project or not part of the ACE network may see indirect benefits through improved research collaboration and faster translation of findings.
What this research studies
This grant funds two core programs at Emory and collaborators to advance clinical research on B cells and autoimmune diseases. It supports multiple clinical projects and collaborative studies across many sites to better understand how B cells contribute to conditions like SLE. The work focuses on improving administration, budgeting, and accountability to accelerate collaboration and share findings among researchers and clinicians. It may enable new translational studies and data sharing that could ultimately inform patient care and treatment strategies. The project spans many years and involves a broad network of researchers and sites dedicated to autoimmune biology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could speed up discoveries in autoimmune disease treatment and improve how research is coordinated across sites, potentially benefiting patients.
How similar studies have gone: The grant describes an established collaboration network and funding mechanisms; prior similar consortium efforts have accelerated autoimmune research.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sanz, Ignacio E. — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Sanz, Ignacio E.
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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.