Understanding how stress proteins affect growth, development, and diseases related to aging
2025 Stress Proteins in Growth, Development and Disease Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
This study is looking at how our cells manage proteins to stay healthy and avoid problems like type-2 diabetes and brain diseases as we get older, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding how stress affects our body’s ability to keep proteins in check.
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 ID | NIH-11065898 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the balance of protein production and degradation in our cells, known as proteostasis, which is crucial for maintaining cellular function and preventing toxic protein accumulation. It investigates how various stressors, both acute and chronic, impact this balance and contribute to age-related diseases, including type-2 diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders. The research aims to explore the mechanisms behind protein quality control systems and their role in cellular resilience as we age.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults experiencing age-related health issues, particularly those with conditions like type-2 diabetes or neurodegenerative diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with acute, non-age-related conditions or those who are not experiencing any age-associated decline may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for preventing or treating age-related diseases by improving protein homeostasis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding protein aggregation and its role in age-related diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
East Greenwich, UNITED STATES
- Gordon Research Conferences — East Greenwich, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van Oosten-Hawle, Patricija — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Van Oosten-Hawle, Patricija
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.