Understanding how different tissues heal wounds
Complexity and the Wound Healing Response
This study looks at how different parts of the body, like skin and the inside of the mouth, heal at different speeds and in different ways, with the goal of finding better treatments for people with slow-healing wounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10999395 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex processes involved in wound healing, focusing on how different tissues, such as skin and oral mucosa, heal at different rates and with varying outcomes. By analyzing the changes in gene expression and the roles of various cell types during healing, the study aims to uncover the regulatory pathways that influence these differences. Patients may benefit from insights gained through advanced computational modeling and biological research that could lead to improved treatments for chronic wounds.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with chronic skin wounds or those requiring surgical interventions that involve wound healing.
Not a fit: Patients with acute wounds or those not experiencing any wound healing issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective therapies for chronic wounds, enhancing healing and reducing complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding wound healing mechanisms, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dipietro, Luisa a — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Dipietro, Luisa a
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.