Award
National Institute of Mental Health 5R01MH129724-05
The Autism Sequencing Consortium: Discovering autism risk genes and how they impact core features of the disorder
Recipient
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
Award Amount
$415,296.00
Ceiling
$415,296.00
Awarded
April 28, 2026
Identifier
5R01MH129724-05
Award for research on autism risk genes to understand and treat autism spectrum disorder, funded by NIH with a total amount of $415,296.
Description
The project focuses on discovering autism risk genes and understanding their impact on core features of autism spectrum disorder. The research aims to double the number of ASD genes discovered (~400) and analyze genetic architecture. The project is funded by NIH grant PAR-19-297. The project duration is from March 1, 2022, to December 31, 2026. The total award amount is $415,296, with $278,370 in direct costs and $136,926 in indirect costs. The principal investigator is Joseph D. Buxbaum. The project is associated with the NIH's mission to understand and treat autism spectrum disorder.