Understanding how chemicals affect human health and disease
Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD)
This study is looking at how chemicals in our environment might affect our health and aims to create a helpful database that connects these chemicals with genes and diseases, so we can better understand the risks and improve health solutions for people with chronic conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina State University Raleigh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Raleigh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10848462 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the connections between environmental factors, particularly chemicals, and human diseases. It aims to create a comprehensive database that integrates data on chemical exposure, genetic factors, and disease outcomes to better understand how these elements interact. By analyzing over 2.5 million curated relationships among chemicals, genes, and diseases, the project seeks to provide valuable insights that can lead to improved health interventions and policies. Patients can benefit from this research as it may help identify environmental risks associated with various chronic diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, or cancer, particularly those who may have been exposed to environmental chemicals.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic diseases or have no history of chemical exposure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and prevention of diseases linked to chemical exposures.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding environmental health impacts through similar data integration approaches.
Where this research is happening
Raleigh, United States
- North Carolina State University Raleigh — Raleigh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mattingly, Carolyn J. — North Carolina State University Raleigh
- Study coordinator: Mattingly, Carolyn J.
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.