Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 5K08HL163398-05
Molecular regulation of cell fate and progenitor function in the distal human respiratory airways
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania
Award Amount
$166,860.00
Ceiling
$166,860.00
Awarded
June 11, 2026
Identifier
5K08HL163398-05
Award for research on cell fate and progenitor function regulation in human respiratory airways using advanced biological techniques, funded at $166,860 for fiscal year 2026.
Description
The project focuses on the regulation of cell fate and progenitor function in the human lung, specifically in the respiratory bronchioles. The award supports research with a total cost of $166,860 for fiscal year 2026. The project involves advanced techniques such as human embryonic stem cell modeling, next-generation sequencing, and epigenetic analysis. The principal investigator is Maria Ciocca Basil, affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania.