Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 5R01HL174419-02
Platelet function abnormalities underlying bleeding in a connective tissue disorder the Ehlers Danlos syndrome
Recipient
University of Iowa
Award Amount
$636,909.00
Ceiling
$636,909.00
Awarded
June 11, 2026
Identifier
5R01HL174419-02
This award funds research on platelet function abnormalities in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome to understand bleeding risks and develop interventions to restore hemostasis, aiming to improve patient outcomes.
Description
Research project to define mechanisms linking platelet dysfunction to bleeding in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and test interventions to improve hemostasis, using human samples and murine models. The goal is to prevent hemorrhage and improve outcomes related to bleeding in EDS patients.