Understanding Trachea-Esophageal Birth Defects
Admin Core
This project helps coordinate a team of experts working to understand how trachea-esophageal birth defects develop in children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11121906 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This administrative team supports a large group of scientists and doctors from Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Columbia University who are focused on understanding birth defects of the trachea and esophagus. They make sure all parts of the project work together smoothly, manage the budget, and handle communication between researchers, advisors, and funding agencies. This coordination is vital to ensure the research progresses efficiently and meets all necessary guidelines. The team also helps connect with patients and expand the network of researchers dedicated to this important work.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients and families affected by trachea-esophageal birth defects may find this research relevant to their condition.
Not a fit: Individuals not affected by trachea-esophageal birth defects would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Successfully understanding these developmental mechanisms could lead to new ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat trachea-esophageal birth defects in the future.
How similar studies have performed: This administrative core supports a consortium using established research methods to study birth defects, building upon previous scientific understanding.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zorn, Aaron M — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Zorn, Aaron M
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.