Creating a resource to understand the human pancreas and its role in type 1 diabetes
Official title: An interactive resource to generate and provide integrated knowledge of the human pancreas
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11017813 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful database that brings together information about the pancreas and type 1 diabetes, aiming to better understand how the disease affects insulin-producing cells, which could lead to new treatments and better care for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,993,904 |
| NIH project number | 5U24DK138512-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11017813 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or those at risk of developing the condition.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with type 2 diabetes or other forms of diabetes unrelated to autoimmune processes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a comprehensive database that integrates and organizes existing data on the human pancreas, particularly focusing on type 1 diabetes (T1D). By leveraging advanced computational biology and data science techniques, the project will harmonize data from various repositories to make it more accessible for researchers. This initiative seeks to uncover the mechanisms behind the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells, which is crucial for identifying new biomarkers and potential therapies for T1D. Patients may benefit from improved understanding and treatment options as a result of this work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and therapies for type 1 diabetes, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research initiatives have successfully utilized similar data integration approaches to advance understanding in other areas of diabetes research.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gaulton, Kyle Jeffrie — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Gaulton, Kyle Jeffrie
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.