Understanding blood cell formation in heart disease
ADMIN CORE - Hematopoiesis in cardiovascular disease
This study is looking at how heart and blood vessel diseases can change the way your body makes blood cells, and it aims to gather helpful information to improve treatments for these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11012926 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on how blood cell formation, known as hematopoiesis, is affected in cardiovascular diseases. It aims to integrate various components of research to enhance understanding and treatment of these conditions. The project will provide data management and computing services, including big data analyses, to support the research efforts. Additionally, training in scientific writing will be offered to improve communication of findings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases who may benefit from advancements in blood cell formation understanding.
Not a fit: Patients without cardiovascular diseases or those not involved in blood cell formation issues may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for patients with cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding hematopoiesis in relation to cardiovascular health, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nahrendorf, Matthias — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Nahrendorf, Matthias
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.