A national resource for understanding and treating diseases through genomics.
Official title: Broad-Color: The Genome Center for the Future of All of Us
Funded at Broad Institute, INC. · NIH-11324724 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about using genetic information to help doctors better understand, diagnose, and treat diseases, and it's designed for everyone who wants to improve their health and manage risks more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Broad Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $150,000 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2OD038121-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11324724 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals participating in the All of Us Research Program who are interested in genetic insights related to their health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the All of Us Research Program or those who do not wish to engage with genomic data may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on building a comprehensive biomedical resource that enhances the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases by leveraging genomic data. The Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard, in collaboration with Color Health, aims to sequence genomes and provide clinical insights to large populations, thereby improving risk assessment and disease management. By utilizing economies of scale, the project seeks to deliver new data types to the scientific community while reducing costs and enhancing the adoption of genomic data in research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment options for a wide range of diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in genomic research have shown significant success in improving disease understanding and treatment, indicating a strong potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Broad Institute, INC.
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gabriel, Stacey — Broad Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Gabriel, Stacey
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.