Award
National Human Genome Research Institute 5U01HG011717-05
Comprehensive Polygenic Risk Profiling Across Multiple Health Outcomes (CARDINAL)
Recipient
University of Maryland Baltimore
Award Amount
$885,636.00
Ceiling
$885,636.00
Awarded
July 03, 2025
Identifier
5U01HG011717-05
Award for a project to develop polygenic risk scores for cardiometabolic diseases using diverse African genomic data, integrating genomic and health record data for over 50,000 adults, funded by NIH.
Description
The project aims to evaluate and develop polygenic risk scores for cardiometabolic diseases and traits, leveraging genetic diversity in African genomes. The study involves merging high-quality genomic data with health records for over 50,000 adults. The project emphasizes the development of tools for risk assessment and clinical integration.