Understanding the effects of harmful chemical exposures on tissues
Official title: Wake Forest University Vesicant Exposure Resource and Coordination Core
Funded at Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NIH-10937789 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how harmful chemicals can hurt our bodies, and it's designed to help scientists better understand these injuries so they can improve safety and treatment for everyone affected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $630,131 |
| NIH project number | 1U2CEY036984-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10937789 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have been exposed to vesicants or are at risk of such exposures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been exposed to harmful chemicals or who do not have related health conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing standardized methods to study the effects of vesicant exposure, which are harmful chemicals that can cause injury to tissues. The project aims to characterize these injuries at cellular and molecular levels using both animal models and human-like tissue models. Researchers will provide training and support to other scientists working on related projects, ensuring that the findings can be effectively communicated and utilized. By improving the understanding of how these chemicals affect the body, the research seeks to enhance safety and treatment protocols.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better protective measures and treatments for individuals exposed to harmful chemicals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using similar approaches to study chemical exposures and their effects on tissues.
Where this research is happening
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcnutt, Patrick Michael — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Mcnutt, Patrick 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.