Understanding Lung Disease in Women
Multi-omic Characterization of COPD in Females
This project aims to better understand why chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, affects women differently by looking closely at their genes and proteins.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hershey, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11144416 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
COPD is a serious lung disease that is a leading cause of death for women in the United States, and it often affects women differently than men, causing more severe symptoms. Despite these differences, most previous studies have not focused specifically on women. This project will look at genetic information and protein levels from women with COPD to find new clues about the disease. By studying these unique differences, we hope to uncover new ways to help women who live with COPD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is focused on understanding COPD in women, particularly those with a genetic predisposition or those experiencing severe symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who are not female or who do not have COPD would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new treatments or ways to slow down COPD progression specifically tailored for women.
How similar studies have performed: While general COPD studies exist, large-scale studies specifically focused on the genetic and protein differences in women with COPD are currently lacking, making this a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Hershey, United States
- Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr — Hershey, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Dajiang — Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Liu, Dajiang
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.