Understanding proteins involved in diseases like cancer and infections
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This study is exploring new ways to look at proteins that are important in diseases like cancer and infections, with the hope that understanding how these proteins work can lead to better treatments for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cornell University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ithaca, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10947824 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on using advanced technologies to characterize the structure of proteins that play crucial roles in various diseases, including cancer, bacterial and viral infections, and neurodegenerative disorders. By utilizing state-of-the-art facilities at the MacCHESS Synchrotron Source, researchers aim to develop new X-ray techniques that can reveal how these proteins function and interact. Patients may benefit from the insights gained into the biological processes that underlie their conditions, potentially leading to new treatment options.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with cancer, bacterial or viral infections, or neurodegenerative disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to protein structure or function may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapies and improved understanding of diseases that affect many patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research utilizing advanced structural biology techniques has shown promise in understanding disease mechanisms and developing new treatments.
Where this research is happening
Ithaca, United States
- Cornell University — Ithaca, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meisburger, Stephen Paul — Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Meisburger, Stephen Paul
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.