Understanding how severe pneumonia interacts with the body
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This study is looking at how the body responds to severe pneumonia to help doctors understand it better and find new ways to treat patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11014078 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the complex interactions between the body and pathogens in patients suffering from severe pneumonia. It aims to provide essential support for sample processing, biobanking, and data generation to enhance understanding of these interactions. Utilizing advanced techniques such as flow cytometry and next-generation sequencing, the project will analyze clinical samples to uncover critical insights into gene and protein expression. This information will help inform treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with severe pneumonia who are undergoing treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with mild pneumonia or those not requiring hospitalization may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for patients with severe pneumonia by enhancing our understanding of the disease mechanisms.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using advanced sequencing techniques to understand complex diseases, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Singer, Benjamin David — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Singer, Benjamin David
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.