Comprehensive Candida albicans gene and biology database
Candida Genome Database
An online resource that gathers genetic and biological information about Candida albicans to help researchers studying Candida infections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11307622 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project collects published genomic, genetic, and biological data about the human fungal pathogen Candida albicans and related species into a single searchable website. Expert curators read the scientific literature and add standardized information so researchers can find and use the most relevant data. The team maintains tools for searching, visualizing, and downloading datasets and reuses established software when possible. Keeping the database current helps other scientists move more quickly from basic findings toward new diagnostics and treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People who have had Candida albicans bloodstream infections or recurrent candidiasis, or who are willing to contribute clinical samples to related research studies, would be most directly connected to this work.
Not a fit: Patients with unrelated infections (non-Candida fungi or purely bacterial conditions) are unlikely to see direct benefits from this database.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: By making Candida data easier to find and interpret, the resource could speed up research that leads to better diagnostics and treatments for Candida infections.
How similar studies have performed: Organism-specific curated databases (for example the Saccharomyces Genome Database) have a strong track record of helping researchers and accelerating discoveries.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sherlock, Gavin J — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Sherlock, Gavin J
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 below.