Promising progress has been made in several aspects of the project to develop single-molecule RNA sequencing chips, but technical setbacks have delayed progress and exhausted the resources currently available. The main challenges have been (1) lack of reproducibility of the ALD-deposited dielectric layer used in the the tunneling devices; (2) contamination of the polio virus RNA polymerase used to control translocation and (3) lack of on-site electrical testing at Wake Forest where the helium-ion milling is carried out. In each case, we have identified the source of the problems and believe we have good solutions available. Supplemental funding is sought for increased manpower at ASU so that chip development and testing can be completed in the coming year. In addition, funding is sought to implement a new coating process at ASU and to pay for chips made to the new design. Supplemental funding is sought for Thomas Jefferson University for polymerase purification and RNA library preparation. Funding is sought for Wake Forest for on-site electrical testing. The requested supplement will not change the scope of the parent grant.

Public Health Relevance

/Relevance The ability to read RNA sequences directly, including modified ribonucleosides and homopolymer tracts, will improve our understanding of the human transcriptome and its role in human health and disease. Recognition tunneling offers a substantial advancement over other single molecule sequencing technologies, using low-cost and convenient solid-state devices.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
3R01HG009180-03S1
Application #
9691667
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHG1)
Program Officer
Smith, Michael
Project Start
2016-09-28
Project End
2019-06-30
Budget Start
2018-09-20
Budget End
2019-06-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2018
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Department
Physiology
Type
Organized Research Units
DUNS #
943360412
City
Tempe
State
AZ
Country
United States
Zip Code
85287
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