Award
NIH Reporter #5F31HL178291-02
The Interplay Between mTOR Inhibitors and Endothelial Cell-to-Cell Junction Dynamics: Implications for Vascular Barrier Dysfunction
Recipient
UNIV OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
Award Amount
$18,988.00
Ceiling
$18,988.00
Awarded
January 27, 2026
Identifier
5F31HL178291-02
This NIH grant supports research on how mTOR inhibitors affect endothelial cell junctions and vascular barrier function, aiming to elucidate mechanisms of vascular dysfunction and improve vascular health.
Description
The project involves studying the effects of mTOR inhibitors on endothelial cell junctions and vascular permeability to understand mechanisms of vascular barrier dysfunction related to immunosuppressive drugs. The research will utilize live-imaging techniques and local permeability assays with the goal to improve vascular health through independent scientific research.