Understanding How Cells Repair Themselves
Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Wound Repair
This work explores how our body's cells fix damage to their outer layers, which is vital for healing and fighting diseases like cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11145069 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our bodies' cells constantly face stress and injury, which can damage their protective outer coverings. This project aims to uncover the exact steps cells take to quickly and effectively repair these injuries. By using a special model, researchers are identifying the genes and processes involved in sealing tears and rebuilding the cell's structure. The goal is to build a complete picture of how cells heal themselves.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research does not directly involve patient participation but could eventually benefit individuals with various injuries, infections, or cancers by advancing our understanding of cellular repair.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate clinical treatments or direct participation in human trials would not find direct benefit from this basic science research at its current stage.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to improve wound healing, prevent cell damage in diseases, and potentially develop better treatments for conditions like cancer.
How similar studies have performed: This project uses a unique model to explore cell repair, allowing for novel genetic approaches to identify key steps and genes not previously outlined in such detail.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parkhurst, Susan M — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Parkhurst, Susan M
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.