Award
National Institute on Aging 11368498
The role of alpha-synuclein in nucleolar DNA double-strand break repair and cellular senescence
Recipient
Not specified
Award Amount
$55,114.00
Ceiling
$55,114.00
Awarded
May 27, 2026
Identifier
11368498
Research project funded by the National Institute on Aging to study alpha-synuclein's role in DNA repair and cellular senescence using in vitro and in vivo methods.
Description
The project aims to investigate the role of alpha-synuclein in nucleolar DNA double-strand break repair and its impact on melanoma growth and metastasis. The project will involve in vitro and in vivo methodologies, including gene knockout and breeding of mouse models. The funding is provided by the National Institute on Aging (NIA).