Understanding how cells decide to move and grow
Cell Signaling and Cell Decisions
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV · NIH-11076746
This study is looking at how mammal cells decide when to move and grow, which is important for keeping tissues healthy and helping them heal, and it aims to understand how these decisions are influenced by signals from their surroundings, which could help us learn more about how certain changes in cells can lead to cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11076746 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex decision-making processes of mammalian cells regarding movement and proliferation, which are crucial for tissue maintenance and regeneration. By utilizing advanced techniques such as fluorescent single-cell activity reporters and automated microscopy, the study aims to uncover how cells respond to various signals from their environment. The focus is on understanding the interactions between cell signaling pathways and physical contacts with other cells and the extracellular matrix. This research could lead to insights into how mutations that affect these processes can contribute to cancer development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with conditions related to abnormal cell proliferation or movement, such as certain types of cancer.
Not a fit: Patients with stable, non-cancerous conditions that do not involve cell signaling or movement issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for preventing or treating cancers by targeting the signaling pathways involved in cell movement and growth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using single-cell analysis to understand cell signaling, indicating that this approach has potential for significant findings.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MEYER, TOBIAS — WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV
- Study coordinator: MEYER, TOBIAS
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.
Conditions: Cancer Cause, Cancer Etiology, Cancers