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Project Number: | I01BX004708-01A1 |
| Title: | Spatial and Temporal Role of the Runx3 Transcription Factor in Secondary Fracture Healing |
| Principal Investigator: | Hicham M Drissi |
| Location: | Decatur, GA |
| Congressional District Code: | 4 |
| Research Service: | Biomedical Laboratory R&D |
| Project Period: | April 2020 - March 2024 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $156,800 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$751,554 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Clinical Dilemma: The frequency of impaired fracture healing is increased with aging as well as in the presence of other patient-related factors such as smoking, osteoporosis, and diabetes. Treatment of fractures in this setting continues to pose a significant economic burden on the US healthcare system due to increases in time lost from work as well as increases in the expenses associated with fracture-associated complications. While various bone anabolic drugs are successful in increasing home... |