Understanding Lung Scarring with Human Tissue Samples
Human Tissue and Cell Core
['FUNDING_P01'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-11132849
This resource helps researchers gather and prepare human lung tissue and cells to better understand lung scarring conditions like Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11132849 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This core facility is a central hub for collecting and preparing human lung tissues and cells. Researchers use these precious samples from people with lung scarring (IPF) and healthy volunteers to learn more about how the disease develops. By carefully processing and storing these samples, the core ensures that scientists have high-quality materials to study the specific changes happening in the lung. This work is crucial for uncovering the causes of lung injury and fibrosis, particularly focusing on the role of MUC5B.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and healthy volunteers who are willing to donate tissue samples may be ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients who are not able to provide tissue samples or who do not have IPF may not directly benefit from participating in this specific core's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core's support will lead to a deeper understanding of lung scarring, potentially paving the way for new treatments for conditions like IPF.
How similar studies have performed: While this core provides resources rather than directly testing an intervention, similar tissue banking efforts have been essential for advancing medical knowledge in many disease areas.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YANG, IVANA V — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: YANG, IVANA V
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.