NHGRI Sample Repository for Human Genetic Research
Funded at Coriell Institute for Medical Research · NIH-11414798 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national resource is renewed to provide a large, publicly accessible collection of human biospecimens and genomic data to support trustworthy genetic research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Coriell Institute for Medical Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Camden, United States) |
| Project start | August 8, 2016 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $866,678 |
| NIH project number | 2U24HG008736-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11414798 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patient participation as described; this is a biorepository resource used by researchers.
✕Less likely to help
There is no direct patient care or intervention from this grant.
What this research studies
If you participate in genetic studies, this grant helps maintain and grow a global collection of human biospecimens (cells and DNA) and accompanying genomic data. The repository provides renewable materials and user-friendly tools so researchers can validate new methods and compare results across studies. It supports researchers worldwide by offering well-characterized samples with published whole genome sequencing data. The project focuses on quality, accessibility, and expanding the collection to enhance reproducibility in human genetics research. By keeping these resources up to date, scientists can pursue advances in understanding genetic variation and its role in health and disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This project could accelerate genetic discoveries by providing researchers with reliable samples and data to validate new tests and analyses.
How similar studies have gone: Similar large biorepository resources have supported major genetic discoveries and method validation.
Where this research is happening
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Coriell Institute for Medical Research
Camden, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scheinfeldt, Laura — Coriell Institute for Medical Research
- Study coordinator: Scheinfeldt, Laura
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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.