Supporting Liver Transplant Research
Mouse and Human Liver Surgery Core
This core helps collect important samples from patients undergoing liver transplants and performs specialized surgeries in mice to understand liver injury and transplant outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11176119 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This core is a vital part of a larger research effort focused on liver transplantation. It carefully collects and stores human liver biopsy tissue, blood, and fluid samples from patients undergoing liver transplant surgery, with their consent. These samples are crucial for researchers to better understand how liver transplants work and why some might face challenges. The core also conducts complex liver surgeries in mice, which helps scientists study liver injury and transplant processes in a controlled environment. By coordinating these efforts, the core ensures that valuable patient data and samples are used effectively to advance knowledge in liver health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients undergoing liver transplantation who are willing to provide samples for research are ideal candidates for contributing to this effort.
Not a fit: Patients not undergoing liver transplantation or those who prefer not to contribute biological samples would not directly benefit from this specific core's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research support could lead to a deeper understanding of liver transplant outcomes and new ways to improve patient care after surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Core facilities like this are standard in large research programs, providing essential infrastructure and consistent procedures that are foundational for successful scientific discoveries.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kaldas, Fady M — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Kaldas, Fady M
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.