Understanding Cell Division and Cancer
Epigenetic Control of the Cell Cycle During Animal Development
This work explores how cells accurately copy their genetic material, which is important for healthy development and preventing diseases like cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11146496 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our bodies rely on cells dividing correctly to grow and stay healthy, and this process involves making perfect copies of our DNA. When DNA copying goes wrong, it can lead to serious health problems, especially cancer. This project looks closely at how DNA is packaged and copied within cells during development. By understanding these fundamental steps, we hope to uncover new ways to prevent or treat diseases where cell division is disrupted. This foundational knowledge is key to future medical advancements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research does not involve direct patient participation but aims to benefit future patients with various cancers by improving our understanding of disease mechanisms.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate clinical treatments or direct participation in a clinical trial would not find direct benefit from this basic science project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could provide a deeper understanding of how cancer develops, potentially leading to new strategies for prevention or treatment.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon a long history of successful basic science research into cell biology and genetics, which has consistently laid the groundwork for medical breakthroughs.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duronio, Robert J — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Duronio, Robert J
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.