Understanding Uterine Fibroids with a Baboon Model
Developing a baboon model for uterine fibroids
This project aims to create a new baboon model to better understand uterine fibroids, a common condition affecting many women.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11145771 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many women experience uterine fibroids, which can cause severe symptoms and often lead to surgery. Despite how common they are, we don't fully understand why fibroids develop or how they progress. A major challenge in learning more about fibroids is the lack of good ways to study them in the lab. This project plans to create a reliable baboon model to help scientists learn more about this condition. By using baboons, researchers hope to gain new insights into fibroid biology that could lead to better treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research does not involve direct patient participation, but it aims to benefit women who suffer from uterine fibroids by improving scientific understanding.
Not a fit: Patients will not receive direct clinical benefit from this specific project, as it focuses on developing a research tool rather than a direct treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this new baboon model could provide a crucial tool for scientists to uncover the causes and progression of uterine fibroids, potentially leading to more effective treatments for women.
How similar studies have performed: While other animal models for fibroids exist, they have significant limitations, making this effort to develop a more suitable baboon model a novel and important step.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Teixeira, Jose M. — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Teixeira, Jose 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.