Collecting and analyzing biological samples from a diverse group of participants
Official title: Biospecimen Collection Core: Leveraging existing and prospectively collecting specimens in a diverse cohort
Funded at Broad Institute, INC. · NIH-10990195 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is gathering blood, urine, and stool samples from kids and teens to create a big collection that will help researchers learn more about health and diseases in the future, while also collecting information about their health and lifestyles.
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 | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,587,656 |
| NIH project number | 1U54AG089325-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10990195 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include children and adolescents aged 0-21 who are part of the diverse cohorts being studied.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are outside the age range of 0-21 or do not belong to the targeted cohorts may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the collection and analysis of biological samples, such as blood, urine, and stool, from a large and diverse group of participants, including children and adolescents. The project aims to build a comprehensive biorepository that will support future studies on health and disease by leveraging existing samples and collecting new ones. Participants' phenotypic data, which includes information about their health, lifestyle, and biological markers, will also be gathered to enhance the understanding of various conditions. The research involves collaboration among leading institutions to ensure high-quality sample collection and data management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of health conditions in children and adolescents, potentially informing better prevention and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous large-scale biospecimen collection efforts have shown success in advancing medical research, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Broad Institute, INC.
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Dong — Broad Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Wang, Dong
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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.