Understanding how our genes and environment affect health
Genetics as a tool to improve phenotypes and associations with human disease
This project aims to understand how our genes and surroundings work together to influence various health conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11187140 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Cole Lab wants to use information from our genes to better understand how environmental factors contribute to human diseases. They are creating new ways to analyze and interpret health characteristics (phenotypes) and their connections to health markers. This work will help identify specific risk factors and the underlying processes that lead to disease. Ultimately, this will lead to better tools and resources for the scientific community to study how our environment impacts our health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research does not directly involve patient participation but aims to benefit individuals with various human diseases by improving our understanding of genetic and environmental risk factors.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate new treatments or direct clinical intervention would not find direct benefit from this foundational methods-focused research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a clearer understanding of disease causes, potentially guiding future prevention strategies and treatments.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon existing genetic and epidemiological methods, extending them with novel approaches to improve precision and interpretation.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cole, Joanne Burnette — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Cole, Joanne Burnette
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.