Understanding Atherosclerosis in Mouse and Human Tissue
Mouse and Human Atherosclerotic Tissue
This project helps researchers carefully study tissue samples from both mice and humans to better understand atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up in your arteries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11116874 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our team is setting up a specialized core facility to process and analyze tissue samples related to atherosclerosis, a condition that affects many people. We will use standardized methods to prepare and examine both mouse and human arterial tissues, ensuring that all findings are consistent and reliable. This careful approach helps different research projects within a larger program share and compare their results more effectively. By providing high-quality analysis, we aim to support discoveries that could lead to new ways to help patients with heart disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This grant focuses on analyzing existing tissue samples and does not directly recruit patients for participation.
Not a fit: Patients not diagnosed with or at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease would not directly benefit from this specific tissue analysis project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a deeper understanding of atherosclerosis, potentially paving the way for new diagnostic tools or treatments for cardiovascular disease.
How similar studies have performed: Standardized tissue analysis cores are a proven method for enhancing the rigor and comparability of findings across multiple related research projects.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Nan — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Wang, Nan
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.