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Clinical trials and research at Mississippi State University

• 24NIH research projects

NIH-funded research (24)

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.

• MiSeq upgrade to boost animal disease surveillance and food safety testing

  A university veterinary lab is upgrading its sequencing capacity to better detect avian influenza and other pathogens in animals and animal products.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-11528672

• Optimizing semi-open catheters to improve CSF flow

  A small research grant tests a new semi-open catheter design to help CSF flow in people with hydrocephalus.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-11440476

• Strengthening Mississippi’s Food Safety Lab: Better Chemical Testing for Safer Food and Feed

  A state lab in Mississippi will upgrade its testing capabilities to detect more chemical contaminants in foods, feeds, and related products to protect people and animals.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-11418755

• Using MVRDL to boost animal food safety testing during emergency events

  This project helps Mississippi’s veterinary lab quicken how it analyzes samples during animal-food contamination emergencies.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-11376749

• A vaccine that blocks the pneumococcus' sticky proteins to stop it living in the nose and throat

  This work is developing a vaccine that teaches the immune system to block Streptococcus pneumoniae from sticking in the nose and throat to help prevent infections for people at risk.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-11221660

• Making construction work safer when people and robots team up using VR and wearables

  This project uses virtual reality and wearable sensors to monitor attention, stress, and fatigue in construction workers who work with robots to help make jobs safer.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-11196050

• Improved antidotes for nerve agent and pesticide poisoning

  New antidote medications are being developed to save lives and protect the brain for people exposed to organophosphate nerve agents or pesticides.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-11162250

• Investigating how bacteria attach to surfaces to prevent infections

  This study is looking at how a common bacteria can stick to surfaces, which can cause infections in hip and knee replacements, and it aims to find ways to stop this from happening, especially using a material often found in medical implants.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-11125014

• How calcium affects sodium channels in the body

  This study is looking at how calcium affects the way sodium channels work in our cells, which is important for sending signals in the heart and brain, and it aims to help us understand how problems with these channels can lead to health issues, so we can find better treatments.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-11097153

• Evaluating treatments for organophosphate poisoning in children.

  This study is looking at how to better treat kids who get poisoned by certain harmful chemicals, using young animals to test new medicines that could help in emergencies.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-11083959

• Exploring how robots and construction workers can work safely together using virtual reality and data analysis.

  This study is looking at how people and robots can work together safely on construction sites, focusing on how things like stress and tiredness can affect safety, and it’s designed for construction workers who want to help make their jobs safer and more efficient.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10951018

• Improving detection of tumor spread in head and neck cancer using advanced AI techniques

  This study is working on a smart computer system that helps doctors spot a specific issue in head and neck cancers that can affect how well patients do, so they can make better treatment plans before surgery.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10913498

• New antidotes for poisoning from certain insecticides

  This study is looking at new antidotes that can help people who have been poisoned by certain insecticides, aiming to improve their recovery by making a key enzyme work again.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10913292

• Improving treatments for organophosphate poisoning

  This study is looking for better treatments for people who have been poisoned by certain toxic chemicals, aiming to create a new medicine that can help protect the brain and improve recovery after exposure.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10906087

• Improving food safety capabilities in Mississippi

  This study is working to make the food you eat safer by testing for harmful substances and improving safety practices, so you and your family can enjoy your meals without worrying about getting sick.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10880297

• A new method for long-lasting delivery of punicalagin to treat osteoarthritis

  This study is testing a new way to deliver a pomegranate compound called punicalagin directly into the joints to help people with osteoarthritis, making it easier for them to manage their condition with fewer injections.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10873549

• Creating models to understand how certain proteins bind manganese and iron for potential medical uses

  This study is looking at how certain proteins in your immune system grab onto metals like manganese and iron, and it's for anyone interested in new ways to improve treatments for conditions caused by metal imbalances and to make antibiotics work better.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10797888

• How Listeria monocytogenes adapts to oxidative stress

  This study is looking at how the bacteria that causes listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness, manages to survive in our bodies when faced with harmful substances, and it hopes to find new ways to help treat infections for people who get sick from it.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10793915

• How a specific receptor affects immune cells and healing in diabetes-related wounds

  This study is looking at how a specific receptor in the body affects immune cells that help heal wounds, especially for people with diabetes, to find new ways to improve healing and prevent issues like foot ulcers.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10730438

• Program to help underrepresented students earn biomedical degrees

  The EMCC-MSU Bridges to Baccalaureate program is here to help underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students achieve their bachelor's degree in biomedical or behavioral sciences by providing hands-on research experiences, extra learning opportunities, and career support along the way.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10490438

• How age affects memory when processing sentences

  This study looks at how people of different ages remember and understand sentences, helping us learn more about how aging affects our ability to communicate and learn.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10438384

• Helping older adults with hoarding disorder change their behavior

  This study is looking at how to help older adults with hoarding disorder by using a friendly conversation technique that encourages them to discover their own reasons for wanting to change, making it easier for them to safely sort and get rid of clutter in their homes.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10436587

• Understanding how certain proteins in immune cells affect inflammation and tissue repair

  This study is looking at how a protein called CES1 affects immune cells, especially in how they handle inflammation, which is important for people dealing with chronic conditions like atherosclerosis, and it hopes to find new ways to help reduce inflammation and improve treatment options.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10359914

• Creating models to understand how certain proteins bind manganese and iron for potential medical uses

  This study is looking at how certain proteins in our immune system grab onto metals like manganese and iron, with the goal of creating new treatments that can help manage these metals in the body better.

  NIH research Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, United States · NIH-10292163

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