Award
National Eye Institute 5R00EY030144-04
Identification of genes involved in photoreceptor recognition and synapse formation
Recipient
UNIV OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
Award Amount
$243,239.00
Ceiling
$243,239.00
Awarded
March 27, 2025
Identifier
5R00EY030144-04
Award for research on genes involved in photoreceptor recognition and synapse formation to study retinal degeneration mechanisms and develop therapies, funded by the National Eye Institute with a total cost of $243,239.
Description
The project focuses on discovering and studying mechanisms of retinal degeneration, with applications to therapies. The project involves transcriptomic profiling, genetic screening, and synapse formation studies. The award is funded by the National Eye Institute, with a total cost of $243,239 for FY 2025. The project duration is from March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2027.