Understanding the biology of development to improve disease treatment
Official title: Expanding Excellence in Developmental Biology in Oklahoma
Funded at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation · NIH-11047349 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring how tiny creatures like zebrafish and worms can help us understand the genetic causes of diseases and improve treatments, so we can better help people with inherited conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,050,754 |
| NIH project number | 3P30GM149376-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047349 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with genetic diseases or those interested in advancements in regenerative medicine.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to developmental biology or genetic mutations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developmental biology, which is crucial for uncovering the molecular causes of various diseases and advancing regenerative medicine. It involves the use of model organisms like zebrafish and C. elegans, whose genomes can be manipulated to study essential physiological processes that are similar across species. The project aims to support new investigators and enhance core facilities that provide vital services for developmental biology research. By modeling human genetic mutations, the research seeks to better understand inherited diseases and their treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and therapies for genetic diseases and improve regenerative medicine approaches.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in developmental biology using model organisms has shown promising results in understanding diseases and developing new treatments.
Where this research is happening
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Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thompson, Linda F — Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
- Study coordinator: Thompson, Linda F
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.