Award
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 5R01NS118669-04
Blinded Comparison of Different Alpha-Synuclein Seeding Assays as Cutaneous Biomarkers of Lewy Body Dementias
Recipient
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Award Amount
$571,411.00
Ceiling
$571,411.00
Awarded
August 12, 2024
Identifier
5R01NS118669-04
NIH awarded a grant to study alpha-synuclein seeding assays in skin biopsies as biomarkers for Lewy Body Dementias.
Description
This is a NIH grant project focused on assessing alpha-synuclein in punch biopsies of the skin as a biomarker for Lewy Body Dementias, including DLB, PDD, and PD. The project involves multiple laboratories and longitudinal assessments.