Project Grant R43DK143858
- This Project Grant award of $325,408 from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (CFDA 93.847) supports the development of an easy-to-operate endoscopic automatic gastroplasty device that mimics the effect of gastric bypass/bariatric surgery. The device is intended to provide a minimally invasive, non-surgical weight loss solution for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. The technology creates a reinforced circular plication of stomach tissue to reduce the stomach...
- This Project Grant award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), under the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847), provides $226,192 to Endonavis LLC to develop a novel over-the-scope platform for controlling variceal bleeding. The project aims to mate Endonavis' single-use endoscope technology with a novel balloon design to enable endoscopic visualization and active monitoring during placement for improved...
- The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), through the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847), has awarded a $556,876 Project Grant to Brigham Young University for the development of a novel tethered capsule system for precise, prolonged localization within the gastrointestinal tract. This project aims to enable site-specific monitoring and targeted therapy delivery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with the...
- This federal Project Grant award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), under the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847), provides $708,138 to support the development of a biomechanocompatible small molecule-releasing scaffold for bladder augmentation. The goal is to create an alternative to conventional surgical approaches that use detubularized bowel tissue, which can have significant complications. The...
- The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) awarded a $1,192,362 Project Grant under the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847) to Averto Medical Inc., a medical device manufacturer in Fremont, California. The grant supports a safety and efficacy clinical trial of Averto's COLOSEAL ICD System, a minimally invasive medical device designed as an alternative to temporary ostomies for the surgical treatment of...
- The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), through the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847), awarded a $324,678 Project Grant to Lumina Medical LLC, located in California, to develop an innovative Motorized Girth Adjustable Dilator. This medical device is designed to improve patient adherence to static-passive stretching treatment for anorectal disorders such as anismus and anal stenosis, which collectively affect...
- This Project Grant award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), under the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847), provides $570,706 to Aplos Medical Inc. to support the commercialization of their Omega PF device as an improved treatment for drug-failed Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) patients. The funding will be used to optimize the device design, develop quality and regulatory strategies, and...
- This $2,618,975 Project Grant was awarded on September 8, 2025 by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health, under the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847). The funding supports a 5-year research project led by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to advance the development and functional capabilities of tissue-engineered intestine as a potential cure...
- This federal Project Grant award was provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) under the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847). The $306,867 award to Dupage Medical Technology Inc. supports the development of a new drug to treat ischemia-reperfusion injury associated with kidney transplantation. The project aims to develop a therapy that can reduce inflammation and thrombosis without causing excessive...
- The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), under the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847), awarded a $305,368 Project Grant to Maguro Surgical Inc. to develop a novel magnetic system for the endoscopic retrieval of kidney stone fragments. The goal of this project is to create a more effective method for removing residual kidney stone fragments following minimally invasive procedures, which can reduce...
This Project Grant award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), under the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847), is funding the development of the Pollywog, a robotic enteroscope device by Drive Medical, Inc. The $315,747 award aims to enable gastroenterologists of all skill levels to safely and effectively access the small bowel for examination and procedures. The Pollywog uses a self-driven double balloon mechanism to crawl through the intestines, avoiding the trauma associated with traditional deep enteroscopy methods. This is intended to reduce the need for sedation and risk of perforations. The award has a performance period from September 2025 to August 2026.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $315.7k | 9/5/25 |