Understanding lung health and diseases
Official title: Lung Epithelium in Health and Disease
Funded at Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology · NIH-10905957 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about understanding the cells in your lungs that help keep them healthy, and it's for anyone interested in learning how these cells work and how new treatments for lung diseases like asthma, COPD, and COVID-19 might be developed.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $40,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HL174113-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10905957 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with lung diseases such as asthma, COPD, or those affected by COVID-19.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-respiratory conditions or those not affected by lung diseases may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the biology of lung epithelial cells, which play a crucial role in lung health and disease. It brings together experts from various fields to discuss the latest findings on how these cells develop, repair, and interact with the immune system, especially in the context of diseases like asthma, COPD, and COVID-19. The conference aims to share innovative research and technologies that could lead to new therapies for lung conditions, making it a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange among researchers and clinicians.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to novel therapies that improve lung health and treatment options for patients with respiratory diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in lung epithelial biology has shown promise in understanding and treating respiratory diseases, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sucre, Jennifer Malcolmsrygley — Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology
- Study coordinator: Sucre, Jennifer Malcolmsrygley
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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.