Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 5R01HL147575-08
Role of spleen educated monocytes in mediating ischemia-reperfusion injury following lung transplant surgery
Recipient
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Award Amount
$751,662.00
Ceiling
$751,662.00
Awarded
March 27, 2026
Identifier
5R01HL147575-08
NIH grant to study the role of spleen-educated monocytes in ischemia-reperfusion injury after lung transplant, aiming to improve transplant outcomes through understanding immune mechanisms.
Description
This NIH grant focuses on understanding the immune mechanisms involved in lung transplant rejection and injury, with a particular emphasis on monocyte and macrophage signaling pathways. The project aims to translate findings into clinical practice to improve transplant outcomes.