Understanding how cells communicate and signal in health and disease
Official title: Dynamics and Encoding in Signal Transduction
Funded at Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology · NIH-10999528 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring how cells talk to each other and share information, especially in the context of immune responses and cancer, and it will bring together scientists to share their findings and ideas to improve our understanding of these processes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $15,250 |
| NIH project number | 1R13CA294858-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10999528 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals affected by diseases that involve disrupted cell signaling, such as cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to cell signaling or those not involved in the research focus may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the emerging field of cell communication, which examines how cells transmit and process information over time and space. By utilizing advanced techniques such as live cell imaging and genetically encoded biosensors, the research aims to differentiate between normal and disease-related cell signaling behaviors. The project will facilitate a conference that gathers scientists from various disciplines to share insights and advancements in understanding cell communication, particularly in relation to immune signaling and cancer biology. This collaborative effort is expected to enhance knowledge and foster new ideas in the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of cell signaling in diseases like cancer, potentially informing new therapeutic strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific conference format is novel, similar collaborative efforts in cell communication research have shown promise in advancing scientific understanding.
Where this research is happening
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Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Albeck, John G. — Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology
- Study coordinator: Albeck, John G.
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.