A portal for sharing genetic data related to musculoskeletal diseases.
Official title: The Musculoskeletal Knowledge Portal
Funded at Broad Institute, INC. · NIH-11016567 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful online resource that gathers and shares important genetic information about musculoskeletal diseases, which could lead to better treatments for patients like you.
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 | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $518,670 |
| NIH project number | 1R24AR085003-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11016567 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with musculoskeletal diseases or conditions, such as chronic back pain or bone disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-musculoskeletal conditions or those not interested in genetic research may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop the Musculoskeletal Knowledge Portal (MSKKP), a comprehensive resource for sharing genetic and genomic data specifically focused on musculoskeletal diseases. By integrating various datasets and utilizing expert analysis, the portal will provide accessible visualizations of critical information that can aid researchers in understanding these conditions better. Patients may benefit from this initiative as it could lead to improved therapeutic targets and treatment options based on genetic insights. The project will also address existing gaps in data availability and accessibility for researchers in this field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases through better access to genetic data.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized genomic data repositories to advance understanding in various medical fields, suggesting a promising potential for this approach in musculoskeletal research.
Where this research is happening
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Broad Institute, INC.
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burtt, Noel P — Broad Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Burtt, Noel P
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.