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Clinical trials and research at Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 48 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $41.5 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 48NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 48)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Proteomics Center for MoTrPAC to map exercise effects in human tissues
A research center is studying how physical activity changes proteins and their modifications in muscles and fat to understand exercise benefits for chronic diseases.
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Islet cell pathways and regulators in early type 1 diabetes
Researchers will study how insulin-producing beta cells deteriorate before type 1 diabetes becomes clinically apparent, using cutting-edge tissue analysis to find molecular clues that could lead to new therapies.
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Protein targets of nitazenes and their metabolites in human cells
Researchers will map which human brain, heart, and lung proteins interact with nitazene opioids, helping explain why these drugs can be so potent and dangerous.
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High-throughput multiomic profiling of single cells
A new platform will measure proteins, RNAs, and metabolites in thousands of individual human cells to better understand how cells regulate themselves.
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Single-cell phospho-proteomics to map breast tumor microenvironment
A researcher will develop a new, highly sensitive single-cell proteomics tool to map proteins and phosphorylation in breast cancer tumor environments, helping doctors tailor treatments.
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High-Throughput Lipid Profiling with Precise Structures for Phenotypic Screening
A project to develop advanced lipid profiling that can precisely identify lipid structures to help understand and screen diseases like Alzheimer's.
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A high-precision, fast way to measure large biomolecules without losing details
A new technology aims to rapidly measure the mass and structure of big biological molecules using advanced ion mobility and mass spectrometry.
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Tools to map the hidden viruses in the human microbiome
This NIH grant aims to create new computer tools to find and understand the many unknown viruses that live with our gut bacteria and may affect our health.
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Markers from your blood that reflect islet cell health in type 1 diabetes
A blood test study to identify tiny protein fragments from pancreatic cells in people at varying stages of type 1 diabetes, to help track disease progression.
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Brain lipoprotein structure and APOE effects on amyloid in Alzheimer's disease
This grant would study how brain lipoproteins and APOE variants affect Alzheimer's disease processes to better understand disease risk and progression in older adults.
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Proteins and peptides in Type 1 Diabetes: precise tests to guide care
A study is developing highly specific mass-spectrometry tests to measure insulin, glucagon, and related markers to better monitor Type 1 diabetes in children and young people.
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High-resolution screening for receptors that many medicines target
This project is creating a faster, more accurate mass spectrometry tool to detect chemical tags on receptors involved in inflammatory diseases, helping researchers develop better treatments.
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Advanced multi-omic cancer profiling center
A research center aims to deeply profile human tumors using multiple omics to better understand cancer and connect molecular findings with patient outcomes.
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Next-Generation Ultra-high Resolution Metabolomics Tool
A new ultra-high resolution ion mobility platform will help scientists measure metabolites more precisely, which could lead to better understanding of health and disease.
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Blood markers that predict islet autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes
This project looks at specific blood proteins to see which children at increased risk will develop islet autoimmunity or type 1 diabetes.
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A clearer way to identify lipids that may be linked to breast cancer
A new high-tech method will help scientists precisely identify fat-like molecules in breast cancer samples, which could uncover new clues about cancer behavior.
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Mapping How Exercise Changes Our Bodies
This project helps us understand the detailed ways physical activity affects proteins in human muscle and fat tissues.
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Finding biological signatures that predict when acute pain becomes chronic
This project uses advanced lab tests to find biological markers that could tell whether someone's recent acute pain will turn into long-lasting chronic pain.
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Understanding How a Protein Builds Strong Tooth Enamel
This research aims to understand how a special protein called amelogenin helps build the strong outer layer of our teeth, called enamel.
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Natural Products Magnetic Resonance Database, Phase II
Aims to expand and streamline NP-MRD, the largest public collection of natural product NMR data, to make it more automated and accessible for researchers and patients who may benefit from natural product insights.
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Mapping early pancreatic changes in type 1 diabetes
Using advanced tissue-level molecular mapping, scientists aim to find what changes in the pancreas lead to early type 1 diabetes in people at risk or recently diagnosed.
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Understanding how brain fats affect Alzheimer's disease
This project explores how fats in the brain, called lipoproteins, might contribute to Alzheimer's disease, especially for people with a specific genetic risk factor.
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Better ways to measure key proteins for Type 1 Diabetes
This project aims to create more accurate tests for proteins and hormones in people with Type 1 Diabetes, especially children and young adults.
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Understanding the molecular changes in various cancers through advanced analysis of tumor samples
This study is looking at tumor samples from cancer patients to better understand how cancer works at a molecular level, which could help improve how we diagnose and treat the disease.
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Understanding the structure of proteins involved in breast cancer
This study is looking at the shapes of important proteins that help keep our genes stable and are connected to certain cancers, to see how changes in these proteins caused by mutations might affect their function, which could help create better treatments for people with these mutations.
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Developing a new method to analyze cell signaling proteins
This study is looking at new ways to measure how certain proteins in our cells, called GPCRs, work and change, which could help us understand diseases better and improve treatments for patients.
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Identifying biomarkers that predict the development of type 1 diabetes in children
This study is looking at how to better predict type 1 diabetes in kids by checking their blood for certain proteins, which could help doctors catch the disease earlier and manage it more effectively.
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Investigating the role of sugars and carbohydrates in human tissues
This study is looking at how sugars in our cells change and how these changes might be affected by our environment, which could help us understand different health conditions better.
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Understanding the role of viruses in the human microbiome
This study is exploring the many unknown viruses that live in our bodies and how they affect our health, with the goal of finding better ways to understand and manage these viruses to help us feel better.
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Analyzing proteins in single cancer cells to understand disease better
This study is looking at a new way to examine proteins in individual cancer cells from patients with multiple myeloma to find unique markers that could help tailor treatments just for you.
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Developing advanced technology for precise analysis of proteins in individual cells
This study is working on a new way to look at proteins in tiny samples, like just a few cancer cells, to help us better understand how cancer and other diseases work, making it easier for doctors to find the right treatments for patients.
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Leadership and coordination for omics data generation
This study is all about bringing together different research teams to work better together on projects related to chronic pain, which could eventually lead to better treatments for patients like you.
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Understanding how pain changes from acute to chronic
This study is looking at how to tell the difference between short-term pain and long-lasting pain by finding specific markers in your body, and it’s for patients who have experienced acute pain to help improve future pain management and prevention.
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Developing new technology for analyzing large biomolecules
This study is working on new technology to quickly and accurately analyze important molecules in our bodies, which could help doctors diagnose and treat health conditions better.
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Understanding how a protein helps form dental enamel
This study is looking at a special protein called amelogenin that helps make strong and durable tooth enamel, and it's for anyone interested in how we can better understand and treat problems with tooth enamel.
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Developing advanced tests for monitoring Type 1 diabetes in children
This study is working on new, more accurate tests to measure important proteins and hormones in kids and young adults with Type 1 diabetes, so doctors can better track how the disease is progressing and how well treatments are working.
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Understanding how proteins change in response to environmental factors
This study is looking at how changes to proteins in our cells can influence gene activity and lead to diseases, especially when these proteins are affected by environmental toxins, to help find better ways to understand and treat these conditions.
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Creating a comprehensive database for natural products NMR data
This study is creating a helpful online database that will store and share important information about natural products, making it easier for researchers to find and analyze data on around 350,000 different substances.
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How brain lipoproteins affect Alzheimer's disease and memory loss
This study is looking at how certain proteins in the brain might affect the buildup of a harmful substance linked to Alzheimer's disease, and if you have Alzheimer's, you could help by providing samples to support this important research.
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Understanding how phosgene and chlorine gas affect lung proteins and finding ways to treat exposure
This study is looking at how harmful gases like phosgene and chlorine affect proteins in the lungs, which can cause breathing problems, and it aims to find out exactly how these gases change lung proteins so that better treatments can be developed for people who are exposed to them.
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