Creating detailed maps of human tissues and cells
Official title: Comprehensive reference atlas construction, geolocation and data integration for HuBMAP HIVE [5 of 5]
Funded at New York Genome Center · NIH-10534563 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a detailed map of human tissues to help scientists understand how they work, and it will also let researchers share their own data to collaborate better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York Genome Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $1,450,265 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2OD033760-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10534563 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with conditions that affect specific human tissues or those interested in contributing to the advancement of biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to tissue organization or those not engaged in research activities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on building a comprehensive reference atlas of human tissues by integrating various experimental data at multiple scales. It aims to create single-cell reference maps for 30 different human tissues, allowing researchers to better understand tissue organization and function. The project will also develop tools that enable users to upload their own datasets and align them with the HuBMAP references, fostering collaboration and data sharing within the scientific community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance our understanding of human biology and improve the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized similar approaches to create biological atlases, indicating a promising potential for this project.
Where this research is happening
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New York Genome Center
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Satija, Rahul — New York Genome Center
- Study coordinator: Satija, Rahul
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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.