Award
NIH Reporter #2R01HG012743-04
The Assemblatron-Renewal
Recipient
New York University School of Medicine
Award Amount
$861,697.00
Ceiling
$861,697.00
Awarded
August 31, 2026
Identifier
2R01HG012743-04
This award funds the development of an automated system to significantly increase DNA assembly productivity, supporting synthetic biology and genomics research.
Description
The project involves developing the "Assemblatron" system to optimize yeast DNA assembly processes, enabling assembly of over 100,000 DNA letters per day, a 300-fold increase in productivity. It includes developing automated pipelines, design software (MenDEL), and open-source protocols for big DNA synthesis, with plans to expand offerings and conduct workshops.