Award
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 5R01DK120759-07
Role of interstitial cells of Cajal in patterned colonic motor activity
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO
Award Amount
$608,430.00
Ceiling
$608,430.00
Awarded
February 25, 2026
Identifier
5R01DK120759-07
NIH funded research project studying interstitial cells of Cajal's role in colonic motor activity to understand neural regulation and develop therapies for motility disorders.
Description
This is a research project funded by NIH focusing on the role of interstitial cells of Cajal in colonic motility. The project involves imaging, electrophysiological, and molecular techniques, and aims to understand neural regulation of colonic contractions and develop therapeutic tools for motility disorders.