# NIH Reporter #7R21AI186048-02

Genetic basis of incomplete penetrance of RPSA haploinsufficiency for congenital asplenia

**Recipient:** UT Southwestern Medical Center

**Award Amount:** $302,975.00
**Ceiling:** $302,975.00

**Awarded:** September 09, 2026

**Identifier:** 7R21AI186048-02

NIH grant for research on genetic mechanisms of RPSA haploinsufficiency related to congenital asplenia, awarded to UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, for $302,975 from September 2026 to June 2027.

### Description

This NIH grant opportunity supports research on the genetic basis of incomplete penetrance of RPSA haploinsufficiency for congenital asplenia. The project aims to explore genetic mechanisms, discover new etiologies, and understand translational impacts. The award is multiyear, with a focus on understanding the genetic and translational mechanisms.

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