Award
NIH Reporter #5R01HL145408-07
Alveolar Epithelial Cell Dysfunction in Pulmonary Fibrosis: Leveraging SFTPC Mutations for Discovery of Molecular and Cellular Targets
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Award Amount
$856,402.00
Ceiling
$856,402.00
Awarded
July 23, 2026
Identifier
5R01HL145408-07
Research project funded by NHLBI to study alveolar epithelial cell dysfunction in pulmonary fibrosis, specifically investigating SFTPC mutations and their role in disease mechanisms and potential therapies.
Description
This grant supports research on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying pulmonary fibrosis, focusing on epithelial cell dysfunction caused by SFTPC mutations. The project includes preclinical models and aims to translate findings into potential therapies for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).