Understanding Genetic Links to Heart Disease and Blood Traits
Official title: Scalable multi-ancestry functional genomics of blood traits and cardiovascular disease
Funded at New York Genome Center · NIH-11138608 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project explores how our genes influence blood health and heart disease, looking at information from many different people.
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 | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $796,882 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL168247-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11138608 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This foundational genetic research does not directly involve patient participation or recruitment at this time.
✕Less likely to help
Patients seeking immediate treatment options for cardiovascular disease may not see direct benefit from this foundational genetic work.
What this research studies
Many people are affected by heart disease, and we know that our genes play a role. This project aims to pinpoint the exact genetic differences that contribute to heart disease and understand how they work within our bodies. We are developing new, large-scale methods to identify which specific cells and genes are affected by these genetic changes. By looking at genetic information from people of many different backgrounds, we hope to discover new insights into blood-related factors that influence heart health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to predict, prevent, and treat heart disease by understanding and addressing its genetic roots.
How similar studies have gone: While genome-wide association studies have identified many genetic links to disease, this project is developing new, high-throughput methods to precisely identify the specific genetic causes and their effects.
Where this research is happening
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New York Genome Center
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sanjana, Neville — New York Genome Center
- Study coordinator: Sanjana, Neville
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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.