Award
Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services 2I01RD001372-06A2
Cell-type specific evaluation of globus pallidus pars externa as a translational target to improve sleep and arousal
Recipient
VA BOSTON HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Awarded
April 14, 2026
Identifier
2I01RD001372-06A2
Award for research on cell-type specific modulation of the globus pallidus pars externa to improve sleep and arousal in Veterans using pharmacological, chemogenetic, and optogenetic methods.
Description
This project involves evaluating cell-type specific modulation of the globus pallidus, pars externa (GPe), to improve sleep and arousal in Veterans. It includes pharmacological, chemogenetic, and optogenetic approaches, with potential for rapid translation to clinical applications.