UC Davis IGA Innovation Center
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-11641870 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A research center at UC Davis will study gene-edited livestock to improve animal health, safety, and policy through sharing genetic data and findings about genome edits in cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats.
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 | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $25,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U18FD008480-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11641870 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
N/A (not a patient-facing clinical study; focuses on animal genetics and regulatory science).
✕Less likely to help
People with a specific health condition are unlikely to benefit directly from this project.
What this research studies
This project creates a center to develop and standardize methods for detecting gene edits in farm animals, and to share phenotypic and bioinformatic data that can inform how IGAs are regulated. The work includes applying gene editing in food animals and building pipelines for evaluating on- and off-target genome changes. Scientists will compare whole genome sequencing, lab assays, and computer analyses to establish reliable workflows. The center aims to support science-based regulation and responsible use of gene editing in animals destined for the food chain.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to safer and better-regulated gene-edited food animals and clearer data supporting policy decisions.
How similar studies have gone: Past gene editing work in livestock has produced validated methods and data-sharing frameworks, but this initiative emphasizes a standardized gold-standard workflow and policy-relevant data sharing.
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
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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.