Award
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health 11375903
Evaluating Ghost Pipe (Monotropa uniflora) as a Potential Source of Novel Analgesic Compounds
Recipient
Pennsylvania State University
Award Amount
$37,094.00
Ceiling
$37,094.00
Awarded
July 21, 2026
Identifier
11375903
NIH awarded a research project to investigate ghost pipe as a source of novel analgesic compounds, led by Savannah Anez at Pennsylvania State University, with a total award amount of $37,094.
Description
The project focuses on investigating ghost pipe (Monotropa uniflora) as a source of analgesic compounds. The research includes chemical profiling, receptor binding assays, in vitro anti-inflammatory tests, and in vivo murine models. The project aims to identify and characterize bioactive compounds responsible for analgesic effects. The project duration is from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027. The project is led by Savannah Anez at Pennsylvania State University.