Award
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases 5R01AR082831-03
Sodium in the Skin and Atopic Dermatitis: The SIS-AD Study
Recipient
University of California, San Francisco
Award Amount
$625,254.00
Ceiling
$625,254.00
Awarded
September 10, 2025
Identifier
5R01AR082831-03
This project studies the role of excess dietary sodium stored in the skin and its impact on atopic dermatitis (AD). It involves a longitudinal cohort of 90 adults over 50, measuring skin sodium via MRI, dietary intake, and immune profiles to understand sodium's role in AD and inform new management strategies.
Description
A NIH-funded research project focusing on the role of dietary sodium in atopic dermatitis, utilizing advanced MRI imaging and immune profiling. The project aims to develop new management strategies addressing disease triggers.