Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 5R01HL179364-02
Developing Lithium as a Disease-Modifying Therapy for Emphysema Using a Precision Medicine Approach
Recipient
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Award Amount
$707,338.00
Ceiling
$707,338.00
Awarded
July 30, 2026
Identifier
5R01HL179364-02
This NIH award supports research to develop lithium as a disease-modifying therapy for emphysema using precision medicine, led by Dr. Divay Chandra at the University of Pittsburgh, with an award amount of approximately $707,338 for fiscal year 2026.
Description
The project aims to develop lithium as a treatment for emphysema, investigating its effects on COPD. The project involves extensive proteomic and genomic data analysis, dose-response assessment, and clinical trial planning. The project is led by Dr. Divay Chandra, Instructor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh.