Xenon-assisted refrigerated platelets storage for safer transfusions
Official title: Xenon Gas Preservation of Refrigerated Platelets
Funded at General Biophysics, LLC · NIH-11284335 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests a device that keeps platelets cold and safe during storage and shipment, potentially reducing waste and shortages in blood banks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | General Biophysics, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Wayland, United States) |
| Project start | September 7, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $479,185 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HL184078-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11284335 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients who require platelet transfusions or could benefit from more reliable platelet supplies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require platelet transfusions or are not affected by supply shortages.
What this research studies
Platelets are essential for stopping bleeding but are costly to store and often expire before use. This project will test a xenon-based storage approach that preserves platelets at refrigerated temperatures and enables safe transport. The study focuses on whether the new method maintains platelet quality and reduces bacterial growth compared with standard practices. If successful, this could help blood banks deliver usable platelets more reliably, especially in time-critical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better availability of safe platelets for patients needing transfusions due to surgery, trauma, or cancer treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows refrigerated platelets have limited circulation; this study tests a novel storage method to improve outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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General Biophysics, LLC
Wayland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ilin, Ilya — General Biophysics, LLC
- Study coordinator: Ilin, Ilya
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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.