Understanding Immune Differences in Muscle Inflammation
Immunophenotypes in the Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
This project aims to understand the unique immune system features in people with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies to find better ways to help them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11112549 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We want to learn more about the different ways the immune system acts in people with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, which are conditions causing muscle weakness and inflammation. By looking closely at immune cells and their gene activity, we hope to uncover specific patterns that explain why the disease affects people differently. This work will also explore how these immune patterns relate to lung problems that can occur with these conditions. Our goal is to connect these immune system insights with how the disease progresses in patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for patients diagnosed with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, especially those who also experience lung complications.
Not a fit: Patients without idiopathic inflammatory myopathies or related conditions would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to identify specific types of inflammatory myopathies and develop more targeted treatments for patients.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon previous findings from single-cell analysis and applies advanced techniques to further explore the immune system in these conditions.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilfong, Erin M — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wilfong, Erin M
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.