Understanding How Geography Shapes Our Genes and Disease Risk
Theory, Methods, and Resources for Understanding and Leveraging Spatial Variation in Population Genetic Data
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO · NIH-11085180
This project helps us understand how where people live influences their genetic makeup and how diseases spread.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11085180 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our genes vary from person to person, and these differences are often shaped by where our ancestors lived and moved. This project aims to create new ways to look at genetic information, considering how geography affects these patterns. By understanding these connections, we can better identify genetic factors that contribute to health conditions and track how infectious diseases travel. This work will help scientists develop better tools to study human genetics and disease spread.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational work could eventually benefit anyone affected by genetic conditions or infectious diseases, as it aims to improve the underlying science for diagnosis and treatment.
Not a fit: Patients will not directly participate in this theoretical and computational project, so there is no immediate direct benefit for individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more accurate ways to identify genetic risks for diseases and improve our ability to predict and control the spread of infections.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon existing knowledge in population genetics while developing new theoretical models and expanding current methods to better incorporate geographic factors.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NOVEMBRE, JOHN — UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: NOVEMBRE, JOHN
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 below.
Conditions: Communicable Diseases