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Clinical trials and research at Queens College
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 24 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $10.7 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 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.
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TopoROP: Multi-View Analysis to Diagnose Retinopathy of Prematurity
A new AI-based tool analyzes retinal images to help doctors diagnose Retinopathy of Prematurity in premature babies and other patients at risk.
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Brain blood vessel changes linked to chronic nerve pain
This project looks at how changes in tiny blood vessels in the brain after nerve injury might make pain and related mood or thinking problems worse.
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PARP-1 Degradation for Alzheimer's-related Diseases
A new approach to lower PARP-1 protein in diseased human cells to help with Alzheimer’s-related dementia and other conditions.
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Epigenetic signals and behavioral risk after in-utero stress in children and teens
This grant investigates how a mother’s stress during pregnancy may leave epigenetic marks that influence fear, emotion regulation, and addiction risk in children as they grow up.
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Tubulin “toggle switch” in human breast cancer
A study exploring how specific tubulin protein changes control breast cancer cell behavior, with potential implications for new treatments.
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Understanding how early stress and brain wiring relate to anxiety and aggression in teens
This project follows kids born around Superstorm Sandy to see how early and ongoing stress affects anxiety and disruptive behavior as they grow.
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Making medicines that target specific forms of Casein Kinase 1
Researchers are using computer design and chemistry to create drugs that block specific forms of Casein Kinase 1 to help people with diseases linked to abnormal CK1 activity.
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Fragile X premutation effects on children's thinking and behavior
This project looks at whether children who inherit the fragile X premutation have more problems with learning, attention, autism traits, or anxiety.
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Understanding how enriching environments help recovery from heroin use
This research explores how supportive environments can help rats overcome heroin addiction and prevent relapse.
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Understanding a 'Toggle Switch' in Human Breast Cancer Cells
This project looks at how tiny cell structures called microtubules act like a "toggle switch" in human breast cancer cells, affecting how they grow and move.
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How prenatal disaster stress may shape children's behavior and addiction risk
This project will look at whether stress during pregnancy from natural disasters changes placental and stress-system biology in children and links to fear, anxiety, impulse problems, or later addiction risk.
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How prenatal stress affects anxiety and behavior in adolescents
This study is looking at how stress during pregnancy, like what many experienced during Superstorm Sandy, might affect kids' anxiety and behavior as they grow up, especially when combined with challenges like parenting and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Developing targeted inhibitors for specific forms of Casein Kinase 1 to improve cancer treatment
This study is working on developing new treatments that specifically target certain forms of a protein called Casein Kinase 1, which is important in how cells communicate and can be involved in cancer; the goal is to create more effective cancer therapies that have fewer side effects for patients.
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PTSD Symptoms and Heart Health in WTC Responders
This project explores how the duration and severity of PTSD symptoms are connected to the risk of heart disease in World Trade Center first responders.
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Understanding how TGF-beta signaling affects the physiology of C. elegans.
This study looks at how certain signals in tiny worms called C. elegans affect their cells and overall health, which could help us understand similar processes in humans, especially related to fat metabolism and immune responses.
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Investigating how prenatal stress affects children's behavior and addiction risks.
This study is looking at how stress experienced by mothers during pregnancy might affect their children's behavior and risk for addiction later in life, and it’s for families who want to understand how prenatal experiences can shape their child's emotional health.
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Investigating how fragile X premutation affects children's cognitive and behavioral skills
This study is looking at how a specific genetic change related to fragile X syndrome affects the thinking and behavior of children who have it, to see if they face more challenges than kids without this change.
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Investigating the link between PTSD symptoms and heart disease risk in a diverse group of first responders.
This study is looking at how long and how intense PTSD symptoms can affect the heart health of first responders, and it aims to help us understand this connection better by following a diverse group of participants over time.
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How changes in tubulin phosphorylation affect breast cancer behavior
This study is looking at how certain proteins in breast cancer cells can change when they are modified by enzymes, which might help us understand how these changes affect cancer growth and movement, ultimately aiming to find better treatment options for patients.
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Environmental enrichment helps reduce heroin cravings and relapse in rats
This study is looking at how making a rat's environment more interesting and stimulating can help stop them from going back to using heroin, and the goal is to find ways to improve treatment for people dealing with addiction.
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Enhancing strength training methods for older adults
This study is looking at how older adults can safely build strength and muscle by lifting lighter weights until they feel tired, instead of using heavy weights, to help them stay active and independent.
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Understanding early signs of autism in toddlers
This study is looking at how to spot early signs of autism in toddlers by watching their head movements during brain scans, which could help us understand their development better and identify kids who might need extra support.
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Improving how aging individuals process vocal communication signals
This study is looking at how getting older affects our ability to understand and remember sounds, like voices, and it’s using songbirds to help find ways to boost memory for these sounds, which could lead to better communication skills for older adults.
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Understanding how obesity affects dopamine and eating behavior
This study is looking at how being overweight might change the way our brains use dopamine, a chemical that helps control our eating habits, to better understand why some people may struggle with overeating.
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