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Clinical trials and research at New Mexico State University Las Cruces
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 29 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $13.8 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 29NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (29)
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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PFAS in water from wastewater reuse and health risk
This project looks at how common PFAS chemicals are in water affected by downstream reuse of treated wastewater and what this could mean for people’s health.
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Linking mosquito metabolism and genome regulation to fight malaria in Anopheles stephensi
A research project will explore how metabolism and gene regulation in Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes affect their ability to carry malaria.
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Outreach and Community Engagement Core for Cancer Research
A program that partners with communities in rural New Mexico and Washington to share cancer information, build local research capacity, and support data-driven actions to improve health.
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Planning & Evaluation Core for a cancer research partnership
A core funded by NIH helps two major cancer centers track and improve how their joint cancer research partnership works for patients and communities.
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Administrative Core for Cancer Research Partnership
A core administrative grant supports a cross-institution cancer research and education partnership between New Mexico State University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center to coordinate programs, budgets, and outreach.
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Partnership to Advance Cancer Research at NMSU and Fred Hutch
A joint, long-term cancer research effort between New Mexico State University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center aims to expand cancer research, education, and community engagement to improve prevention, treatment, and survivorship.
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Arsenic in well water and cancer risk in New Mexico border counties
This study looks at whether arsenic in private well water is linked to cancer among adults living in New Mexico border counties.
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New single-cell tests to spot tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer cells
This project develops faster, more detailed lab tests to detect metabolic changes in breast cancer cells that may signal resistance to tamoxifen.
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Understanding how mosquitos and other blood-sucking insects function at a molecular level
This study looks at how mosquitoes and other blood-sucking bugs live and reproduce, and it aims to find new ways to control them, all while teaching students about these insects and their role in spreading diseases.
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Cancer outreach and education for rural New Mexico and central Washington communities
This program works with rural communities along the US–Mexico border, northwestern New Mexico, and central Washington to improve cancer education, screening, and community-led health activities.
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Healthy Living for Kids and Teens
This project tries simple nutrition and activity changes to help children and teens in New Mexico and Washington be healthier and lower their future cancer risk.
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Avatar-led mobile program to help young adults quit tobacco
A new avatar-led mobile program called LiFT offers tailored quit support for 18–30-year-olds who use nicotine and tobacco products.
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Bringing more phytonutrient-rich fruits and vegetables into New Mexican meals
This project works with southern New Mexico communities to increase intake of phytonutrient-rich fruits and vegetables using culturally familiar recipes, cooking demos, and education.
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How some cancers adapt when a key mitochondrial enzyme (SDH) stops working
This project examines how cancer cells missing the SDH enzyme change their metabolism over time to reveal new weaknesses that could help people with SDH-related or advanced cancers.
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Understanding how a specific enzyme affects sperm development in fruit flies
This study is looking at how a special enzyme helps fruit flies make healthy sperm, and it could teach us more about similar processes in humans and other animals.
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Understanding how cells die during cell division delays
This study is looking at how delays in cell division can cause cancer cells to die, especially by using certain drugs that affect this process, with the hope of finding better ways to treat cancer and help patients respond more effectively to their therapies.
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Investigating how bacteria transport zinc to develop new antibiotics
This study is looking at how certain proteins help bacteria move zinc around, which is important for their survival and ability to cause infections, and it aims to find new ways to create antibiotics that can fight off these tough bacteria, helping patients who are dealing with resistant infections.
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New methods for analyzing breast cancer cell metabolism
This study is looking at how breast cancer cells use energy and respond to treatments like tamoxifen, which could help doctors find better ways to treat patients and understand how cancer might resist those treatments.
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Understanding how mosquitos and other blood-sucking insects function and how to control them
This study is looking at how mosquitoes and other blood-sucking bugs work, especially how they manage nutrients and water, with the goal of finding new, eco-friendly ways to control them and reduce the spread of diseases they carry.
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Investigating the link between arsenic in drinking water and cancer in New Mexico's border counties
This study is looking at how drinking water with arsenic affects cancer rates in people living in rural New Mexico, especially those using private wells, to help improve health and raise awareness in these communities.
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Measuring exosome release from brain tissue cultures
This study is looking at tiny bubbles called exosomes that help brain cells talk to each other, and it aims to find out how this communication affects brain health, especially in relation to sleep patterns, which could help people with neurological and metabolic disorders.
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Improving the safety of fresh produce in New Mexico.
This study is working to make fresh fruits and vegetables from New Mexico safer to eat by teaching farmers and inspectors about safe growing practices and improving how food safety rules are followed, all to help keep you and your family healthy.
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Program to help American Indian and Hispanic students transition to bachelor's degrees in biomedical sciences
This program is designed to help American Indian and Hispanic students from two community colleges in New Mexico get ready to continue their studies in biomedical sciences by offering workshops, training, and hands-on research experiences with faculty mentors.
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Investigating how climate change affects the spread of fungal infections
This study is looking at how climate change, like heat and drought, might help harmful fungi grow more easily in the soil, which could lead to more fungal infections, and it aims to find out how these changes could affect our health in the future.
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Maintaining animal feed safety standards in New Mexico
This study is all about making sure that the animal feed in New Mexico is safe and meets quality standards, so farmers can feel confident that their animals are getting the best nutrition possible.
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Improving food safety through enhanced laboratory testing and accreditation.
This study is all about making our food safer by improving how the New Mexico State University Food Safety Laboratory works, and it will help keep an eye on harmful germs in food from tribal nations in New Mexico so we can quickly respond to any health concerns.
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Building a new facility for animal-based biomedical research at a Hispanic-serving institution.
This study is building a new facility at New Mexico State University to help researchers learn more about health issues, especially how diseases like COVID-19 affect different communities, so they can improve care for everyone.
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Wireless monitoring of heart pressure using ultrasound technology
This study is exploring a new way to keep track of heart pressure in people with heart failure using tiny, safe devices that work with ultrasound, making it easier and safer to manage heart health.
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How chronic stress affects vocal learning in birds and humans
This study looks at how long-term stress affects the ability of budgerigars to learn new sounds, which could help us understand similar challenges in people, and it will compare stressed birds to those that aren't stressed to see what happens to their learning skills.
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