Understanding how bacteria and the human body interact in tuberculosis
Systems Biology Core
This study is looking at how tuberculosis bacteria interact with our bodies to learn more about how the disease spreads and how it can become resistant to treatment, with the hope that this knowledge will help improve care for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874592 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex interactions between the human host and tuberculosis bacteria to better understand how these interactions influence disease progression, transmission, and drug resistance. By utilizing advanced computational techniques and bioinformatics, the project aims to analyze large datasets generated from various experiments. The goal is to identify patterns and relationships that can lead to new insights into tuberculosis and its clinical manifestations. Patients may benefit from improved understanding and treatment strategies as a result of this research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis or those at high risk of infection.
Not a fit: Patients with non-tuberculosis related conditions or those not affected by bacterial infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and management strategies for tuberculosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in systems biology has shown promise in understanding complex diseases, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights for tuberculosis as well.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, William Evan — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Johnson, William Evan
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.