Award
Duke University 1R21EY037882-01A1
Characterization of bicornuate cones in the human retina
Recipient
Duke University
Award Amount
$405,373.00
Ceiling
$405,373.00
Awarded
June 05, 2026
Identifier
1R21EY037882-01A1
Award for research on bicornuate cones in the human retina using advanced imaging techniques, funded by the National Eye Institute with an amount of $405,373.
Description
This project aims to conduct comprehensive characterization of a novel type of cone photoreceptor cells in the human retina, termed bicornuate cones, using high-resolution electron tomography and pigment identification. The project is funded by the National Eye Institute with a total award amount of $405,373, spanning from June 2026 to May 2028.