Understanding genes linked to psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders
Official title: "Data Resource and Administrative Coordination Center for the Scalable and Systematic Neurobiology of Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Disorder Risk Genes Consortium"
Funded at University of California Santa Cruz · NIH-11121666 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at 250 genes linked to mental health and developmental disorders to better understand how they affect people, and it hopes to find new ways to improve treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Santa Cruz NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Cruz, United States) |
| Project start | May 9, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $304,676 |
| NIH project number | 3U24MH132628-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11121666 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals with psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders or those with a family history of such conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no genetic link to psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on characterizing the role of 250 genes associated with psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders. It involves creating a cloud-based data system to manage and analyze various types of biological data, including information from human stem cells and animal models. By integrating advanced data analysis techniques, the project aims to enhance our understanding of how these genes contribute to mental health conditions. Patients may benefit from insights gained through this research that could lead to improved treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment options for individuals with psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using similar data integration approaches to advance our understanding of genetic contributions to mental health disorders.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haussler, David H — University of California Santa Cruz
- Study coordinator: Haussler, David H
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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.