Establishing a center for gene editing in livestock
Official title: UC Davis IGA Innovation Center
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-11162200 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about setting up a special center at UC Davis to improve gene editing in farm animals like cows, pigs, sheep, and goats, so we can better understand how these changes affect them and share that knowledge with everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | September 14, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U18FD008480-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11162200 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include livestock producers and agricultural stakeholders interested in the advancements of genetic technologies in food animals.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in agriculture or do not have an interest in livestock production may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create the UC Davis Intentional Genomic Alteration (IGA) Innovation Center, which will focus on advancing gene editing technologies in major livestock species such as cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats. The center will generate and share valuable data on the phenotypic and bioinformatic aspects of gene-edited animals, ensuring a science-based approach to their regulation. By developing a standardized workflow to assess the effects of gene editing, the research will enhance our understanding of both intended and unintended genetic alterations in these animals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more efficient gene editing practices in livestock, potentially improving food production and animal health.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in gene editing technologies in livestock, indicating a promising avenue for further advancements in this field.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maga, Elizabeth a — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Maga, Elizabeth a
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.