Understanding gut health in cystic fibrosis patients
CF Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Core
This study is all about helping researchers learn new skills to better understand how gut bacteria impact the health of people with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, so they can find better ways to treat these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914653 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Dartmouth Cystic Fibrosis Research Center's capabilities to study how gut bacteria affect the health of patients with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes. It aims to provide specialized training in bioinformatics and biostatistics to researchers, enabling them to analyze complex data from various biological studies. By improving data analysis skills, the project seeks to foster better understanding and treatment strategies for cystic fibrosis and its related conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, particularly those experiencing complications related to diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients without cystic fibrosis or those not experiencing related diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for patients with cystic fibrosis by enhancing the understanding of gut health and its implications for their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using bioinformatics and biostatistics to improve understanding of complex diseases, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Hanover, United States
- Dartmouth College — Hanover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stanton, Bruce a. — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Stanton, Bruce a.
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.