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Clinical trials and research at Stowers Institute for Medical Research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 19 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $4.9 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 19NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (19)
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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Understanding how centromeres keep chromosomes evenly divided in cancer and aging
A science project aims to map how centromeres and cohesin work together to keep chromosomes stable, a factor linked to cancer and aging.
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Understanding how centromeres affect chromosome splitting in cancer
A research project looks at how centromere DNA and its surroundings influence chromosome separation during cell division, which can go awry in cancer.
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Hair cell regeneration in zebrafish and its link to human hearing loss
This NIH grant study explores how hair cells in zebrafish can regrow and how this knowledge could help develop therapies for hearing loss in people.
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How DNA packaging controls gene activity
Researchers are looking at how proteins that shape DNA packaging change gene activity in cells linked to cancer, hoping to reveal new treatment targets for patients.
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Keeping chromosomes intact
This work explores how proteins and DNA structures at centromeres hold sister chromosomes together to prevent errors that can lead to cancer or reproductive aging.
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Understanding How Sensory Hair Cells Grow Back
This project explores how sensory hair cells, which are vital for hearing and balance, can regrow, hoping to find new ways to help people with hearing loss.
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Understanding how cells check their protein-making machinery
This study is looking at how cells keep an eye on their ribosomes, which are important for making proteins, to see how they deal with any that are damaged, and it could help us understand diseases like cancer and neurodegeneration better.
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Understanding how genes control neuron types in the brain
This study is looking at how genes help shape different types of brain cells in fruit flies, which can teach us about our own brains, and it hopes to find ways to change one type of brain cell into another, which could help us understand brain function and recovery better.
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Understanding how protein changes drive aging
This study is looking at how certain proteins clump together as we get older and how that might contribute to aging and related health issues, with the goal of finding new ways to help people stay healthier as they age.
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Understanding the role of small proteins in early vertebrate development
This study is looking at tiny proteins called microproteins to see how they help zebrafish grow and develop properly, which could help us understand how problems with these proteins might lead to birth defects or diseases.
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Understanding how embryos develop asymmetrical organ placement.
This study is looking at how embryos, especially in chameleons, develop their organs on the right and left sides, which is really important for a healthy heart, and it aims to find out what helps these organs end up in the right spots.
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Investigating how certain proteins affect memory in Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how certain proteins in the brain affect memory and how these proteins change in people with Alzheimer's disease, hoping to find new ways to understand and improve memory in those affected.
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Understanding how ribosome production affects facial development in embryos and newborns
This study is looking at how certain processes in cells help shape the face during development, especially for those who might have craniofacial issues, to find ways to prevent these conditions.
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Understanding how certain genes affect fertility and health
This study looks at certain genes that can affect how cells make sperm and eggs, which might lead to fertility problems, and by understanding these genes better, we hope to help people learn more about the genetic factors that could be impacting their reproductive health.
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Understanding how aging affects egg cell quality in women.
This study looks at how women's egg quality changes as they get older, especially after their mid-thirties, to better understand fertility challenges and help find ways to improve reproductive health.
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Investigating how small protein-coding regions in mRNA affect gene translation in vertebrates
This study is looking at tiny pieces of genetic code in our cells that might help control how genes work and could be connected to diseases like cancer, and it's for anyone interested in understanding more about how our bodies function at a molecular level.
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Understanding how centromeres maintain chromosome stability
This study looks at how a special protein called cohesin helps keep our chromosomes stable during cell division, which is important for preventing health problems like cancer and issues with aging, and it’s designed for anyone interested in understanding how our cells work.
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Investigating protein behavior in brain models related to Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how a protein called TDP-43 behaves in brain cells made from human stem cells, to help us understand more about Alzheimer's Disease and related conditions, with the hope of finding new ways to treat these diseases.
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Using CRISPR technology to study gene function in zebrafish
This study is exploring a new way to turn off specific genes in zebrafish to learn more about how genes work and how they relate to diseases, which could help us find better treatments for genetic disorders.
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