Creating a large database of genomic information for heart, lung, and blood diseases.
NHLBI TRANS-OMICS FOR PRECISION MEDICINE (TOPMED) FOR THE CENTRALIZED OMICS RESOURCE (CORE) - TASK AREAS 2, 3, AND 4 - 2024 TASK ORDER
This study is all about using genetic information to better understand heart, lung, and blood diseases, so that patients can eventually receive more personalized treatments that work best for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11219997 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the NHLBI's Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) program, which aims to collect and analyze extensive genomic data related to heart, lung, and blood diseases. By generating functional genomics data, including single-cell resolution omics data, the project seeks to improve our understanding of disease mechanisms. Patients may benefit from this research as it will provide valuable insights that could lead to more personalized treatment options based on genetic information. The data collected will be made available to researchers, potentially leading to new discoveries in precision medicine.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with heart, lung, or blood disorders who are interested in contributing to advancements in precision medicine.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to heart, lung, or blood diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatments for patients with heart, lung, and blood diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous phases of the TOPMed program have successfully generated significant genomic data, indicating a strong foundation for this ongoing research.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rives, Michelle — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Rives, Michelle
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.