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Better Tools and Better Knowledge for Structural Genomics

Visit the PSI Structural Genomics Knowledgebase to access all of the protein structure and production resources generated by PSI-supported scientists.
Protein Structure Initiative (PSI)

The Protein Structure Initiative (PSI) is a federal, university, and industry effort aimed at dramatically reducing the costs and lessening the time it takes to determine a three-dimensional protein structure. The long-range goal of the PSI is to make the three-dimensional, atomic-level structures of most proteins easily obtainable from knowledge of their corresponding DNA sequences.

Expected benefits from the PSI include: structural descriptions to help researchers discover the functions of proteins, design experiments, and solve other key biomedical problems; faster identification of promising new structure-based medicines; better therapeutics for treating both genetic and infectious diseases; and development of technology and methodology for protein production and crystallography.

For more details about the PSI's goals, organization, and benefits, see the PSI Mission Statement. Additional information about the PSI can be found under the links listed below.

Background Information

Learn about the PSI through answers to frequently asked questions, fact sheets, and other background material.

PSI-2 Network

Discover more about the PSI-funded centers, steering committee, program staff, and advisory committee.

Centers

Find out detailed information about the funded centers, their missions, and principal investigators.

Funding Opportunities

View PSI-related listings from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, the official publication for NIH research grant policies, guidelines, and funding opportunities.

News

Read PSI announcements and results.

Media Mentions

Find articles and other news coverage featuring PSI-supported advances.

Meetings

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Reports

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Contact Us

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This page last updated August 13, 2008