Award
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 1K99DK140516-01A1
Mechanisms of Cellular Communication: The Role of Merlin in Pancreatic Development
Recipient
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Award Amount
$89,844.00
Ceiling
$89,844.00
Awarded
September 03, 2025
Identifier
1K99DK140516-01A1
This NIH grant supports research on how Merlin regulates pancreatic development through Hippo signaling, with implications for diabetes treatment via regenerative medicine.
Description
Research grant focused on the molecular mechanisms shaping the cellular microenvironment and 3D epithelial architecture in pancreatic development, aiming to understand regenerative and replacement therapies for diabetes mellitus.