A resource for understanding biological interactions and networks
Official title: BioGRID: An open resource for biological interactions and network analysis
Funded at Hospital for Sick Chldrn (Toronto) · NIH-10866497 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a helpful database called BioGRID that collects important information about how genes and biological interactions affect our health, which can lead to better treatments for diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hospital for Sick Chldrn (Toronto) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Toronto, Canada) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $939,919 |
| NIH project number | 5R01OD010929-18 |
| Project ID | NIH-10866497 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by genetic disorders or diseases linked to biological interaction networks.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to the biological interactions being studied may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and maintaining BioGRID, an open database that archives biological interactions and genetic networks crucial for understanding human health and disease. By integrating data from numerous studies and high-throughput methods, BioGRID provides a comprehensive resource for researchers to analyze the complex interactions that govern biological processes. Patients can benefit from this research as it enhances our understanding of diseases and may lead to new therapeutic strategies. The project aims to make this information accessible to the scientific community, facilitating advancements in biomedical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of diseases and the development of new treatments.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized similar databases to advance our understanding of biological interactions, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Hospital for Sick Chldrn (Toronto)
Toronto, Canada Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tyers, Mike — Hospital for Sick Chldrn (Toronto)
- Study coordinator: Tyers, Mike
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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.