Understanding how cells grow and divide
Mechanics of cell growth and division
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-11109580
This project explores the basic physical rules that govern how cells grow and divide, which is important for understanding diseases like cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11109580 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our cells are packed with tiny parts, and this project looks at how these parts move and interact within a crowded space. We want to understand how the density inside cells changes and affects important processes like cell growth and division. By learning more about these fundamental mechanics, we hope to uncover new insights into how cells function normally and what goes wrong in diseases. This knowledge could help us better understand conditions where cell growth is uncontrolled, such as cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients interested in the fundamental biological processes that contribute to diseases like cancer may find this research relevant.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate new treatments or direct clinical trial opportunities would not directly benefit from this basic science project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this foundational knowledge could lead to new ways to understand and potentially target abnormal cell growth and division in diseases like cancer.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds on recent evidence from the researchers' lab and others, suggesting a growing understanding of cellular density and crowding effects.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CHANG, FRED — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: CHANG, FRED
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: Cancers