Understanding how protein phosphorylation affects health and disease
Official title: Protein Phosphorylation in Health and Disease
Funded at Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology · NIH-10905914 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain proteins help cells talk to each other and how problems with this communication can lead to diseases like diabetes, inflammation, and cancer, and it’s designed for researchers and new scientists who want to learn and share ideas to find better treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13CA290990-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10905914 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals affected by diseases related to protein phosphorylation, such as cancer or diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to protein phosphorylation or those not currently affected by cancer or diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of protein phosphorylation in cellular communication and its implications for diseases such as diabetes, inflammation, and cancer. It focuses on how kinases and phosphatases regulate this process and how their dysregulation can lead to disease. The project aims to enhance knowledge through the participation of trainees and junior faculty at a key conference dedicated to this topic, fostering collaboration and innovation in therapeutic development. By bringing together experts from various fields, the research seeks to advance our understanding of biochemical mechanisms related to phosphorylation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved therapeutic strategies for diseases like cancer and diabetes by enhancing our understanding of protein phosphorylation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in targeting protein kinases for cancer treatment, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tagliabracci, Vincent Scott — Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology
- Study coordinator: Tagliabracci, Vincent Scott
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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.