We propose to develop and implement a Knowledge Base and Coordination Center for the Consortium of Cross Organ Mechanism-Associated Phenotypes for Genetic Analyses of Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Diseases (MAPGen). Our team possesses strong expertise in bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, as well as clinical and biological expertise in heart, lung, and blood diseases. We propose three major functions of the center: (1) Develop a knowledge base on interconnections among diseases. We will systematically identify, integrate, and analyze the vast amount of public data (e.g. NCBI GEO, SRA, dbGap, and published papers) to comprehensively describe the shared molecular mechanisms among diseases. We will establish a multi-dimensional disease connectivity map that can be interactively accessed via web- interface. Using this knowledge base, we will design computational approaches to identify biomarkers that can be used to predict more than one disease, to regroup diseases based on the underlying molecular mechanisms, to design novel approaches to predict disease progression, and to identify novel drug usages. (2) Develop a bioinformatics infrastructure for the MAPGen consortium. We will be responsible for the quality control of the data generated by Consortium;we will perform integrative analysis of data generated by different RCs as well those from public domains, in order to gain deep insights and fundamental understandings of the shared molecular mechanisms among the HLBS diseases. We will use the knowledge base developed in Aim 1 to further establish the connections between the HLBS and other diseases. We will work closely with the medical co-investigators at USC as well as all RC teams to develop and validate biological hypotheses. (3) We will establish an Administrative Center to coordinate activities across RCs, including coordination of manuscript and other document preparation;coordination of the activities of all Committees;overall study coordination and quality control;and administering the distribution of additional funds in years 3 and 4.
We aim to synergize the effort across all RCs to achieve the goal of understanding the genetic mechanisms responsible for the interconnections among cross-organ diseases.

Public Health Relevance

The proposed projects will facilitate the identification and characterization of common pathobiologic traits and mechanisms cross organ systems, and provide a basis for the rational, mechanism-based development of new diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic strategies for heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project--Cooperative Agreements (U01)
Project #
1U01HL108634-01
Application #
8138094
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHL1-CSR-H (M2))
Program Officer
Gan, Weiniu
Project Start
2011-08-25
Project End
2016-06-30
Budget Start
2011-08-25
Budget End
2012-06-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2011
Total Cost
$1,051,734
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Southern California
Department
Biology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
072933393
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
90089
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