Award
New York University Grossman School of Medicine PAR-22-107
CEGS: Center for Synthetic Regulatory Genomics - Renewal
Recipient
New York University School of Medicine
Award Amount
$2,450,000.00
Ceiling
$2,450,000.00
Awarded
April 21, 2026
Identifier
PAR-22-107
Award for the renewal of the Center for Synthetic Regulatory Genomics at New York University School of Medicine, focusing on advanced gene editing technologies and translational applications in medicine and biotechnology.
Description
This project involves the development and application of revolutionary technology for making dramatic, coordinated changes to extensive gene loci, enabling broad investigation of regulatory sequences and fostering translational applications to biotechnology, personalized medicine, and gene therapy. The project includes designing and synthesizing thousands of constructs, developing a pipeline for their integration, surveying libraries for effects, and developing computational models. It also incorporates outreach programs involving undergraduates and a Fellows program to promote technology dissemination.