Developing tools to understand how genetic regulatory elements control gene expression
Official title: A multimodal MPRA platform to study regulatory sequence function
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11073958 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain parts of our DNA help control how genes work, which could lead to new treatments for diseases caused by problems in this process, and it's designed to help scientists better understand these important genetic factors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $710,998 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HG014094-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11073958 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals with genetic disorders or conditions influenced by gene regulation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to genetic regulation or those not affected by transcriptional processes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create advanced tools that will help scientists understand how specific parts of our DNA, known as regulatory elements, influence the process of gene expression. By using innovative techniques that allow for the simultaneous analysis of multiple genetic factors, the research will explore how these elements interact with chromatin and proteins to regulate transcription. Patients may benefit from insights gained about genetic regulation that could lead to new treatments for diseases caused by genetic dysregulation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for conditions linked to genetic regulation.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results using similar approaches to study genetic regulation, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heinz, Sven W — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Heinz, Sven W
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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.