Award
NIH Reporter #1K99HG014856-01
Leveraging biobank-scale data to elucidate the role of the X chromosome in human complex diseases
Recipient
Harvard University
Award Amount
$135,341.00
Ceiling
$135,341.00
Awarded
September 01, 2026
Identifier
1K99HG014856-01
This NIH grant supports research at Harvard University to study the X chromosome's role in complex diseases using biobank-scale data and advanced genetic analysis.
Description
The project focuses on studying the X chromosome's role in health and disease using biobank data. The project involves advanced genetic analysis, including ancient DNA studies and association testing. The project aims to understand natural selection's impact on the X chromosome and its contribution to complex diseases. The project is led by Dr. David Reich at Harvard University.