DNA plasmid resource for researchers and clinicians
Official title: DNASU - National Resource
Funded at Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-11421783 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large, publicly available plasmid collection is managed by an academic nonprofit to help researchers access genetic tools for a wide range of studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project start | August 6, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $940,578 |
| NIH project number | 1R24GM165260-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11421783 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers or clinicians seeking plasmid resources and genetic tools for disease-related studies may participate indirectly through collaborations and shared discoveries.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not involved; the grant does not recruit patients for experiments.
What this research studies
DNASU is a nonprofit plasmid repository that provides researchers with access to hundreds of thousands of plasmids and genetic elements. The project maintains an online catalog and ordering system, enabling scientists to request specific constructs and obtain them for their experiments. This grant supports ongoing operations, expansion of the plasmid library, and development of software tools to locate and use clones. Researchers from academia, industry, and government can leverage this resource to accelerate gene and vector studies. The work is infrastructure-focused but directly supports many disease-focused labs by supplying genetic material for research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit indirectly through faster scientific discoveries enabled by ready access to genetic tools and collaborations that advance understanding of human biology and disease.
How similar studies have gone: Other large plasmid repositories have successfully supported biomedical research by enabling reproducibility and collaboration.
Where this research is happening
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Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Labaer, Joshua — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Labaer, Joshua
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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.