NextGen Spatial Multi-omics Platform for Tissue Biology
Official title: NextGen Spatial Multi-omics Technologies
Funded at New York Genome Center · NIH-11293637 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new, affordable platform will map multiple molecular layers in human and animal tissues to better understand how cells organize and communicate.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York Genome Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | June 22, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,677,663 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HG014032-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11293637 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include researchers and clinicians who study tissue biology, development, aging, or diseases where tissue architecture is important; they would benefit from access to the new platform for data generation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without tissue-related diseases or research questions may not directly benefit from this platform in the short term.
What this research studies
This project aims to create a cost-effective, user-friendly tool that maps several molecular features (epigenetic marks, RNA, and proteins) in spatial context within tissues. By combining different data types at the same tissue location, it seeks to reveal how cells organize into functional neighborhoods and respond to changes. The team will develop integration methods and validate the platform against existing spatial technologies to make high-quality spatial information more accessible. The ultimate goal is to enable researchers and clinicians to uncover mechanisms of tissue organization relevant to health and disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may benefit from faster insights into tissue biology that could inform diagnostics and treatments for conditions where tissue structure and cell interactions matter.
How similar studies have gone: Previous spatial methods exist but are limited by cost and modality; this project aims to deliver a more integrated and affordable solution.
Where this research is happening
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New York Genome Center
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vickovic, Sanja — New York Genome Center
- Study coordinator: Vickovic, Sanja
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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.