Understanding how early life factors influence asthma in children
Data Science Core
This study is looking at how things in the environment before and right after birth might influence the gut health and immune system of kids with asthma, to help find better ways to prevent and treat the condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932532 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on analyzing data related to pediatric asthma, particularly how prenatal and early life environmental exposures affect gut microbiome development and immune system function. The Data Science Core will utilize advanced statistical methods and bioinformatics to manage and integrate data from various studies. By providing a platform for data analysis and sharing, the project aims to uncover insights that could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for asthma in children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years, particularly those with a history of asthma or related respiratory issues.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those without asthma or related conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention of asthma in children, potentially reducing the incidence and severity of the condition.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using data science and bioinformatics to analyze pediatric asthma, indicating that this approach is promising and builds on established methodologies.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Billheimer, Dean — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Billheimer, Dean
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.