Objectif Type 2 diabetes (T2D) represents a major challenge to global health. In recent years, over 60 genetic loci have been confidently implicated in T2D predisposition: however, there has been only limited progress in defining the biological mechanisms responsible. Recent work led by the host institution has revealed that these T2D-associated loci are substantially enriched for genes whose protein products interact with CREBBP, identifying this transcriptional co-activator as a key node linking processes involved in T2D development. The research I propose to conduct aims to explore the overall contribution of the CREBBP interactome in T2D predisposition, through integration of existing and novel genetic data. The former is provided by extensive genome wide association (n~100,000 individuals), exome sequence (n~14,000) and exome chip (n~60,000) available to the host institution; the latter will be generated by the applicant through large-scale (>20,000 individuals), targeted resequencing of genes coding for key CREBBP-interacting proteins. Through these data, I expect to generate a comprehensive evaluation of the genetic evidence linking CREBBP-interacting proteins to T2D pathogenesis, laying the foundation for further functional studies. As well as the intrinsic scientific merit of this proposal, the research outlined will provide extensive training in state-of-the-art experimental and analytical methods in human genetics Champ scientifique natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteinsmedical and health sciencesclinical medicineendocrinologydiabetesmedical and health sciencesbasic medicinemedical geneticsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsgenomes Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IEF - Marie-Curie Action: "Intra-European fellowships for career development" Appel à propositions FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IEF Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinateur THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Contribution de l’UE € 309 235,20 Adresse WELLINGTON SQUARE UNIVERSITY OFFICES OX1 2JD Oxford Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Région South East (England) Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Gill Wells (Ms.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée
