Sponsors
UCGD Center for Genetic Discovery was launched in 2014 with a joint investment by USTAR (Utah Science Technology and Research initiative) and the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. Our research programs receive additional support from federal funding agencies and private foundations.
NIDDKD -National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
NIDDK research creates knowledge about and treatments for diseases that are among the most chronic, costly, and consequential for patients, their families, and the Nation.
NICHHD -Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
NICHD was founded in 1962 to investigate human development throughout the entire life process, with a focus on understanding disabilities and important events that occur during pregnancy. Since then, research conducted and funded by NICHD has helped save lives, improve wellbeing, and reduce societal costs associated with illness and disability. NICHD’s mission is to lead research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and adolescents, and optimize abilities for all.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative DAF
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education, to addressing the needs of our local communities. Our mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Detecting and responding to new and emerging health threats Tackling the biggest health problems causing death and disability for Americans Putting science and advanced technology into action to prevent disease Promoting healthy and safe behaviors, communities and environment Developing leaders and training the public health workforce, including disease detectives Taking the health pulse of our nation
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute supports our Center through the Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research Program. We develop software tools and methods to track the clonal evolution of tumors over time and in response to treatment regimens.
University of Utah Health Sciences
University of Utah Health Sciences is the largest academic medical center in the Intermountain West, providing patient care for the people of Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and much of Nevada. It is also Utah's premier research and teaching university, with competitive training programs in biomedical researchers and health care.
Margolis Foundation
The Margolis Foundation generously supports the research mission of University of Utah Health Sciences, including projects in diabetes and cardiovascular disease, brain disorders, inflammatory conditions, and inherited genetic diseases.
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports basic research that increases understanding of biological processes and lays the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
National Human Genome Research Institute
The National Human Genome Research Institute began as the National Center for Human Genome Research (NCHGR), which was established in 1989 to carry out the role of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the International Human Genome Project (HGP).
Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
SFARI's mission is to improve the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders by funding innovative research of the highest quality and relevance.
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…"
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.