Specialized lipid-based medicines to protect against radiation effects
Official title: Specialized Pro-Resolving Lipid Mediators for Systemic Radiation Countermeasures
Funded at Albany Medical College · NIH-11385511 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly look at a study testing lipid mediators that may help people exposed to radiation feel better and recover faster.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albany Medical College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albany, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $164,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R21AI193882-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11385511 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals at risk of or recently exposed to radiation in scenarios like accidents, occupational exposure, or other nuclear incidents, where protective or therapeutic strategies are needed.
✕Less likely to help
People without radiation exposure or with conditions not linked to radiation-induced inflammation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project explores special lipid molecules that help resolve inflammation after radiation exposure. Researchers will study how these mediators act in the body to protect blood and tissue cells and limit long-term damage after radiation events. The work is designed to understand whether these mediators could become a treatment used alongside or instead of current supports for radiation exposure. If the approach works, it could reduce complications and improve recovery for people affected by accidental or intentional radiation exposure.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new medical option to reduce radiation-related injury and speed recovery for affected patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work on similar lipid-mediating pathways has shown promise in modulating inflammation, though this exact approach in radiation context is exploratory.
Where this research is happening
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Albany Medical College
Albany, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Macnamara, Katherine C — Albany Medical College
- Study coordinator: Macnamara, Katherine C
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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.