Programmes

Cellular dysfunction, the fundamental basis of all human diseases, underpins the pathophysiology of numerous disorders. This program presents a overview of research initiatives focused on advancing human health through the development of diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic strategies. These projects are conducted in collaboration with multiple research institutions and are supported by diverse grant funding mechanisms.

This program is designed to encapsulate and facilitate research projects focusing on the intricate dynamics between genetic predispositions and environmental factors in the progression of chronic diseases, excluding cancer. This initiative aims to unravel the molecular mechanisms and pathways that underlie these diseases, thereby paving the way for targeted interventions and therapies.

Principal Investigator: Prof. David Goukassian

University: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Research team: Recruitment in progress

Duration:2023-2027

Hosting partner: Institute of Molecular Biology NAS RA (IMB)

Project Importance The high likelihood of developing genomic instability due to exposure to ionizing radiation suggests that exposure can cause DNA damage to hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), promoting the development of somatic mutations that can lead to aberrant clonal events. ...