Understanding skin diseases to improve treatments
Resource Core B - Modeling of skin disease for mechanistic analysis and therapeutic discovery
This study is all about making it easier for scientists to learn about skin diseases by giving them access to human skin samples and advanced tools, so they can find better treatments for people with skin conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894729 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on overcoming barriers in skin disease research by providing access to human skin samples and advanced models for studying skin conditions. It utilizes sophisticated mouse genetic models and human iPSC-derived models to analyze skin diseases. The project also supports new researchers through Pilot Grants and User Scholarships, making high-end technologies more accessible. By offering specialized expertise and services, the research aims to enhance the understanding of skin biology and facilitate therapeutic discoveries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit are individuals with skin diseases or conditions that require advanced research for better understanding and treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with non-skin related conditions or those not interested in participating in research may not receive benefits from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and therapies for various skin diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research using similar approaches in skin disease modeling has shown promise, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rendl, Michael — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Rendl, Michael
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.