COGA Cell Repository for Alcoholism Genetics
Official title: COGA Cell Repository
Funded at Suny Downstate Medical Center · NIH-11398208 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-running study collects and stores genetic material and related data from families affected by alcohol use disorder to better understand its causes and course across life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Suny Downstate Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Brooklyn, United States) |
| Project start | September 29, 1989 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $248,777 |
| NIH project number | 5U10AA008401-38 |
| Project ID | NIH-11398208 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with alcohol use disorder and their family members who may contribute biospecimens or data to the repository.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in or affected by alcohol use disorder may not directly benefit from this repository.
What this research studies
This project builds a large, diverse biobank and data repository from families with alcohol use disorder to explore how genetics, biology, and environment influence AUD from adulthood into later life. Researchers will link biospecimens, genome-wide data, and rich clinical and behavioral information to study risk and resilience factors as people age. The effort combines multi-domain data collection with analyses that connect biological samples to real-world health outcomes, aiming to improve understanding and future interventions for AUD across the lifespan.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, insights could lead to improved risk assessment and targeted interventions for people affected by AUD as they age.
How similar studies have gone: Longstanding research like COGA has produced valuable genetic and phenotypic data for understanding AUD.
Where this research is happening
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Suny Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tischfield, Jay Arnold — Suny Downstate Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Tischfield, Jay Arnold
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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.