Understanding how the extracellular matrix affects health and disease
Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Matrix Biology Phase 3
['FUNDING_P30'] · BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11144565
This study is exploring how the building blocks of our tissues, called the extracellular matrix, affect health and diseases like breast cancer and heart problems, with the goal of finding better treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOISE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11144565 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the extracellular matrix (ECM), a crucial component of tissues that influences development, health, and disease. By establishing a multidisciplinary center, the project aims to enhance research capabilities and support various studies related to conditions like breast cancer metastasis, cardiovascular diseases, and tissue engineering. Patients may benefit from advancements in understanding how ECM impacts their health, leading to improved treatments and therapies. The research will also provide career development opportunities for investigators in this field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals affected by conditions such as breast cancer, cardiovascular diseases, or those needing tissue engineering solutions.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to the extracellular matrix or those not seeking innovative treatment options may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and treatments for various diseases linked to the extracellular matrix.
How similar studies have performed: Previous phases of this research have shown success in advancing knowledge and treatment options related to the extracellular matrix.
Where this research is happening
BOISE, UNITED STATES
- BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY — BOISE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: OXFORD, JULIA THOM — BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: OXFORD, JULIA THOM
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.