Analyzing genetic and environmental factors affecting complex traits like diabetes and addiction
Official title: Integrative genomic and geospatial analysis of insurance claim, biobank and GWAS summary statistics for complex traits
Funded at Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr · NIH-11063182 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how both our genes and our surroundings can affect conditions like addiction and diabetes, and it's for anyone interested in understanding how these factors might influence their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hershey, United States) |
| Project start | June 20, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $600,457 |
| NIH project number | 5R01ES036042-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063182 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with a history of addiction or adult-onset diabetes, particularly those from diverse geographic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to addiction or diabetes may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how genetic and environmental factors contribute to complex traits such as addiction and adult-onset diabetes. By utilizing large-scale biobank data and geospatial information, the study aims to develop advanced statistical models that improve the understanding of these influences. Patients' data from diverse locations will be analyzed to assess the impact of environmental exposures on health outcomes. The research team combines expertise from various fields to enhance the accuracy of genetic association analyses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment strategies for complex conditions like diabetes and addiction.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using biobank data and geospatial analysis to understand complex traits, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
Hershey, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Dajiang — Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Liu, Dajiang
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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.