Pacific Northwest Undiagnosed Diseases Network Clinical Site
Official title: Pacific Northwest Undiagnosed Disease Network Clinical Site
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11536690 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide effort helps people with mysterious, hard-to-diagnose conditions get answers through specialized genetic and clinical work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $137,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U01NS134355-08S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11536690 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals with undiagnosed or rare conditions who have undergone extensive testing without a diagnosis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with a clearly explained diagnosis or those not meeting the program criteria may not experience new diagnostic results.
What this research studies
If you have a long, unresolved health story that doctors can’t explain, this program at the University of Washington uses expert teams and new tests to search for a diagnosis. The team reviews your medical history, applies advanced genomic and clinical analyses, and collaborates with others to uncover rare disease clues. The goal is to provide a concrete diagnosis and share findings that may help similar patients in the future. This is a chance to access coordinated expert care and potentially obtain a definitive explanation for a medical mystery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Potential benefit includes a clearer diagnosis and access to targeted management options, which can reduce uncertainty and guide future care.
How similar studies have gone: Past work within the UDN has led to newly identified disorders and novel disease genes, guiding patient care.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jarvik, Gail Pairitz — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Jarvik, Gail Pairitz
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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.