Understanding the genetic risks of 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-11269565 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to gather and organize information about the genes linked to mental health conditions, so that we can better understand how these genes affect people like you, with the hope of finding more personalized treatments in the future.
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, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $782,056 |
| NIH project number | 3U24MH132628-03S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11269565 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with a family history of psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders or those diagnosed with such conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with purely environmental causes of mental health issues, without any genetic component, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a centralized data resource and coordination center to analyze genetic risk factors associated with psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders. By systematically collecting and managing data on risk genes and variants, the project aims to enhance our understanding of how these genetic factors contribute to mental health conditions. Patients may benefit from improved insights into the genetic underpinnings of their disorders, which could lead to more personalized treatment approaches in the future.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification of genetic risk factors, ultimately improving diagnosis and treatment options for patients with mental health disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in identifying genetic risk factors for psychiatric disorders, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
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
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.