Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Genetics Through a Data Platform
The next iteration of the AMP-T2D Knowledge Portal
This project is building an advanced online tool to help scientists better understand the genetic causes of adult-onset diabetes and its complications.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Broad Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11014940 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our goal is to enhance an existing online platform, called the AMP-T2D Knowledge Portal, which collects and organizes vast amounts of genetic information related to type 2 diabetes. We are improving its ability to bring together different types of biological data, analyze them with new methods, and make the findings easier to see and understand. This will help researchers pinpoint the specific genetic changes and genes that contribute to type 2 diabetes and its related health issues. Ultimately, this work aims to speed up the discovery of new ways to prevent and treat the condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is foundational research and does not directly involve patient participation, but its findings could eventually benefit anyone living with or at risk for adult-onset diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate new treatments or direct clinical care will not find direct benefit from this specific data infrastructure project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this platform could accelerate the discovery of new targets for medications and treatments for type 2 diabetes and its complications.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon an existing successful knowledge portal, indicating a proven approach to data aggregation and analysis in this field.
Where this research is happening
Cambridge, United States
- Broad Institute, INC. — Cambridge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Flannick, Jason — Broad Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Flannick, Jason
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.