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Clinical trials and research at University of Mississippi

• 44NIH research projects

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 44)

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.

• Science-based authentication, safety, and validation of botanical ingredients

  This NIH grant focuses on making sure botanical ingredients used in dietary supplements are authentic, safe, and accurately labeled for consumers.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11622619

• Glycopeptide Nanomaterials That Assemble at Disease Sites Triggered by Oxidative Signals

  A new type of tiny, glycan-guided nanomaterial forms right at diseased tissue when exposed to disease-related reactive oxygen species, aiming to deliver drugs more precisely and safely.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11570026

• High-precision glycan detectors using AI to spot disease-linked sugars

  A grant to develop AI-guided, highly specific tools that detect disease-related glycans (áGal and NeuGc) in human samples to improve diagnostics and safe biologic therapies.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11570017

• How brevican changes nerve cell excitability in the brain

  A small NIH grant is exploring how a brain protein called brevican, and its sugar tags, affect nerve cell activity in a specific brain area tied to fear and stress.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11569096

• Sulfated molecules in the back of the eye and how they shape myopia progression

  This grant studies how losing certain building blocks in the eye’s outer layer may affect eye shape and the worsening of nearsightedness in pig eyes to model human disease.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11569095

• Gene networks behind alcohol tolerance in fruit flies

  A short, patient-friendly look at how brain signaling related to alcohol tolerance might be reversed or treated.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11435652

• Computational Chemistry and Bioinformatics Core for Glycoscience

  A big data and computing core will support glycoscience research by providing advanced bioinformatics and computational chemistry tools to scientists at the University of Mississippi and the Mid-South region.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11398104

• Imaging Core to illuminate how glycans shape cell biology

  A core imaging program at a university is using advanced microscopy to see how sugars on cells influence structure, signaling, and health, helping researchers study glycans in living cells and tissues.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11398101

• GlyCORE Analytical and Biophysical Chemistry Support for Glycoscience

  A core facility at the University of Mississippi provides advanced chemical and biophysical analysis tools to researchers studying sugars and glycoproteins.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11398097

• Administrative Core for GlyCORE: Strengthening glycoscience research at the University of Mississippi

  This NIH grant supports the GlyCORe Center of Research Excellence to strengthen administrative services, mentorship, and funding pathways so glycoscience researchers in the Mid-South can compete for major funding and launch new ideas.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11398092

• GlyCORE: A regional glycoscience hub powered by shared cores

  A national-scale glycoscience center at the University of Mississippi builds shared laboratories and training to accelerate carbohydrate-related biomedical research in the Mid-South.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11398091

• Computational study of sodium channels to understand autism and related conditions

  A computer-based study will explore how genetic changes in sodium channels may contribute to autism and other conditions, with the goal of guiding more precise treatments.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11393617

• Understanding how proteins change shape over time with mass spectrometry and computer models

  Researchers are using advanced mass spectrometry and computer modeling to map how proteins’ shapes change, which could improve how we understand diseases related to protein misfunction.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11387681

• How very low-frequency (infrasound) sound affects balance

  Researchers will test whether exposure to very low-frequency sounds can cause balance and dizziness problems using an animal model to help explain symptoms some people report.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11374709

• Biophysical basics of how cytoskeleton parts work together in cancer and heart disease

  A scientist plans to build tiny, LEGO-like cell models to see how actin and microtubules talk to each other and to motor proteins, to better understand cancer and heart disease.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11357713

• Expanding synthetic biology tools to discover natural products from myxobacteria

  A patient-facing overview: researchers are expanding friendly lab methods to find new medicines by tapping natural compounds made by myxobacteria.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11346069

• Ionic liquid–assisted delivery to brain cells to treat HIV in the brain

  A new method uses special ionic liquids to help antiviral drugs reach HIV reservoirs in the brain, potentially improving treatment for people with HIV who also have brain involvement or opioid-related barriers.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11333776

• Vulnerability and persistence of neuroinflammation and behavioral changes from developmental cannabinoid exposure

  This grant explores how exposure to cannabis components during development can cause lasting changes in brain inflammation and behavior, potentially affecting people from pregnancy through adulthood.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11332703

• Chemoenzymatic creation of sulfoglycopeptide libraries to study protein binding

  Aims to make diverse, well-defined sulfated and glycosylated peptides to better understand how these chemical tweaks affect protein binding and signaling.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11330652

• Improving delivery of HIV treatment to the brain using specialized nanoparticles

  This study is exploring a new way to help HIV medications reach the brain more effectively, which could lead to better treatment for people living with HIV.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11232808

• How tiny bacterial 'hairs' help germs stick and cause infections

  This project learns how tiny bacterial surface fibers called flp pili help germs stick to surfaces and sometimes cause infections in people.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11221090

• Finding New Medicines from Special Bacteria

  This project aims to discover new medicines, especially for fighting bacteria and viruses, by exploring unique compounds found in certain types of bacteria.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11141744

• How cells use tiny internal structures to move and divide

  This project helps us understand how the tiny internal structures within our cells work together, which is important for conditions like cancer and heart disease.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11128812

• Creating new molecules to study protein modifications

  This study is looking at how certain changes to proteins can affect how they work in our bodies, which could help us understand more about health and disease.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11127729

• Improving drug delivery to the brain for treating neuroHIV

  This study is looking at a new way to help HIV medications reach the brain better, especially the areas where the virus hides, by using special liquids to improve how tiny drug-carrying particles work, which could lead to better treatments for people living with HIV.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11121903

• How cannabinoid exposure during development impacts brain and behavior

  This research explores how exposure to cannabinoids like THC and CBD during pregnancy and adolescence might affect brain development and long-term behavior in children and adults.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11121890

• Creating a resource center to support cannabis research

  This study is creating a helpful center for scientists who are studying cannabis, offering them tools and support to make their research easier and better, so they can find out more about how cannabis works.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11075687

• Developing a new 3D printing technology for making advanced vaccines against influenza and other infectious diseases.

  This study is exploring a new way to use 3D printing to make vaccines, especially for flu and other infectious diseases, by using yeast to produce the proteins needed for these vaccines more easily and affordably, so we can respond better to health needs around the world.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11046367

• Understanding how HSP70 helps cells cope with heat stress

  This study is looking at how a special protein called HSP70 helps our cells handle stress, especially when it gets too hot, and it could lead to new treatments for diseases like cancer and heart problems.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11043641

• Training program to improve skills in AI for addiction research

  This program is designed to help students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, learn how to use Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to study addiction, with fun activities like webinars and hands-on training at research labs across three Mississippi universities.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11018399

• A program to support underrepresented students in biomedical engineering

  The Mississippi ESTEEMED Scholars Program is designed to help underrepresented college students succeed in bioengineering and STEM fields by offering support and resources, like a summer program to help them transition from high school to college life.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-11011204

• Exploring new ways to discover natural products from myxobacteria

  This study is exploring how to unlock new medicines from special bacteria called myxobacteria, which can create unique compounds, by using advanced techniques to help other organisms produce these compounds, with the hope of finding new antibiotics and antiviral treatments for everyone.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-10977528

• Understanding protein structures using advanced techniques

  This study is looking at how proteins change and interact with their surroundings, using a special method to get a closer look, which could help us better understand how proteins work in the body and improve the information we have about them.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-10916503

• Exploring the benefits of Spirulina supplements for immune health

  This study is looking into how Spirulina supplements might help boost your immune system against viruses, and it’s being organized by a team at the University of Mississippi who are experts in natural health products, with plans for future trials that you might be able to join.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-10897159

• Exploring how Immulina boosts the immune system

  This study is looking at how a compound called Immulina might help boost your immune system, so if you're interested in ways to strengthen your health, this research could provide some helpful insights!

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-10897158

• Investigating the effects of a Spirulina-based product on immune responses to respiratory infections

  This study is looking at a Spirulina-based supplement called Immulina™ to see if it can help boost your immune system, especially against colds and the flu, and it's for anyone interested in improving their health with safe and effective dietary products.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-10897157

• Investigating how Immulina can boost the immune system against influenza infections

  This study is looking at whether a supplement made from Spirulina, called ImmulinaTM, can help boost your immune system to better fight off the flu and other respiratory viruses, and it involves both animals and people to see how well it works.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-10897156

• Using Spirulina to boost the immune system against viral infections

  This study is looking at whether a Spirulina-based supplement called ImmulinaTM can help boost your immune system and improve recovery from viral infections like the flu, and it’s designed for people interested in better health during these illnesses.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-10897155

• A program to improve science learning in young children through storytelling in libraries

  This study is all about helping young kids from low-income families learn more about science and nutrition by using fun activities and stories at public libraries, so they can stay healthy and do better in school.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-10884046

• Understanding how cells communicate and move using their internal structures.

  This study is looking at how tiny structures in our cells help them move and divide, which could give us important clues about diseases like cancer and heart problems, and it's designed for anyone interested in understanding how our cells work.

  NIH research University of Mississippi · University, United States · NIH-10879120

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