Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 1R35GM163946-01
Cellular and molecular mechanisms governing stem cell resilience
Recipient
Cornell University
Award Amount
$415,686.00
Ceiling
$415,686.00
Awarded
July 29, 2026
Identifier
1R35GM163946-01
The award supports research on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that allow planarian stem cells to regenerate tissues and resist DNA damage, potentially informing regenerative medicine.
Description
This project aims to understand the mechanisms that enable stem cells in planarians to regenerate and resist genotoxic stress, with potential implications for enhancing regenerative capacity in other animals, including humans.