Understanding Vitiligo and Other Autoimmune Skin Conditions
P50-Admin Core-Harris/Garb
This research aims to better understand vitiligo, an autoimmune skin condition, especially how it affects people with darker skin, to find new ways to help.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11159455 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, and it can be very distressing, particularly for individuals with darker skin who currently lack many approved treatments. This project uses advanced techniques to gather new information about how vitiligo develops in the skin. By bringing together many different types of data, researchers hope to create a full picture of the disease's causes. This deeper understanding could also shed light on other autoimmune diseases, paving the way for new and better treatment options.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is most relevant to individuals living with vitiligo, especially those with darker skin tones, and those interested in the broader understanding of autoimmune skin conditions.
Not a fit: Patients without vitiligo or other autoimmune skin conditions are unlikely to directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to the development of new and more effective treatments for vitiligo and potentially other autoimmune diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Researchers have already gathered preliminary data using similar advanced techniques, revealing new insights into vitiligo, but this project aims for a more integrated and comprehensive understanding.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harris, John E — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Harris, John E
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.