Understanding how microbes respond to environmental stressors
Official title: 2024 Microbial Stress Response Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11000571 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how tiny organisms like bacteria and archaea react to changes in their surroundings, like food availability and temperature, to help us learn more about how these responses can also relate to human health issues, including genetic diseases and cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 2, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $8,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AI186470-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000571 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals interested in microbial health, antibiotic resistance, and those affected by diseases related to microbial interactions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to microbial stress responses or those not affected by antibiotic resistance may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on how bacteria and archaea detect and respond to various stressors in their environment, such as nutrient changes and temperature fluctuations. By exploring these microbial stress responses, the research aims to uncover fundamental principles that govern cellular processes relevant to both microbes and humans. The findings could have implications for biotechnology, ecology, and health, particularly in understanding genetic diseases and cancer. The research will be presented at the 2024 Gordon Research Conference, where scientists will share their latest discoveries and methodologies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to advancements in understanding microbial behavior that may improve treatments for diseases and enhance biotechnological applications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding microbial responses to stress, indicating that this approach is built on a foundation of established scientific inquiry.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chien, Peter — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Chien, Peter
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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.