Resources for Developing Better Drug Testing for Pregnancy and Women's Health
Resources Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MED BR GALVESTON · NIH-11103207
This project provides specialized 'organ-on-a-chip' devices and cells to help create safer and more effective medicines for pregnant women.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MED BR GALVESTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (GALVESTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11103207 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This core facility acts as a trusted provider, supplying high-quality microphysiological systems (MPS) devices, also known as 'organ-on-a-chip' technology, and specialized cells. These resources are crucial for a larger center focused on developing new drug testing tools specifically for pregnancy and women's health. The goal is to overcome current challenges in testing new medications, ensuring they are safe and effective for pregnant women. Researchers will use these advanced models to simulate human feto-maternal organs, improving how new drugs are evaluated before they reach patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is foundational research and does not directly involve patient participation, but its ultimate beneficiaries are pregnant women and those with women's health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients seeking direct clinical care or immediate treatment options will not receive direct benefit from this foundational resource project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to the development of more reliable drug testing methods, ultimately resulting in safer and more effective medications for pregnant women and improved women's health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: The laboratories involved have a history of successful collaboration, having already developed and exchanged the feto-maternal organ MPS devices and established well-validated cell lines.
Where this research is happening
GALVESTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MED BR GALVESTON — GALVESTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MENON, RAMKUMAR — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MED BR GALVESTON
- Study coordinator: MENON, RAMKUMAR
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.