Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 1F31HL186582-01
Hydrogel Microparticles for High-Throughput Platelet Profiling in Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Recipient
University of Colorado Denver
Award Amount
$37,674.00
Ceiling
$37,674.00
Awarded
June 23, 2026
Identifier
1F31HL186582-01
Development of a novel diagnostic assay using hydrogel microparticles to profile platelet function in women with heavy menstrual bleeding, aiming to improve diagnosis and clinical management of platelet dysfunction.
Description
This project aims to develop a flow-based platelet function assay using hydrogel microparticles that mimic physiological conditions to better diagnose platelet dysfunctions, especially in women with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). HMB affects up to one-third of women, leading to significant health care costs and workday losses. The project addresses a critical gap in bleeding disorder diagnostics to improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical management for women with HMB.