Award
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 5R01NS144659-02
Exploring activity-dependent regulation of intra and intercellular mitochondrial transport in astrocytes
Recipient
Washington University
Award Amount
$432,582.00
Ceiling
$432,582.00
Awarded
July 20, 2026
Identifier
5R01NS144659-02
The NIH-funded project investigates the regulation of mitochondrial transport in astrocytes during neuronal activity using Drosophila models, aiming to understand mechanisms that could alleviate neurodegenerative diseases.
Description
This project explores how astrocytes support neuronal metabolism, particularly through mitochondrial transfer, during neuronal activity. Using Drosophila models, the study aims to uncover cellular mechanisms and cues that regulate mitochondrial positioning and transport, with implications for neurodegenerative disease treatment.