Award
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 5R01NS126594-05
Respiration and Generalized Epilepsies
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Award Amount
$524,931.00
Ceiling
$524,931.00
Awarded
January 14, 2026
Identifier
5R01NS126594-05
Award for research on the link between respiration and generalized epilepsies, funded by NINDS at the University of Virginia for fiscal year 2026.
Description
The project focuses on the mechanisms linking respiration and generalized seizures, particularly involving blood CO2 levels and thalamic neuron activity. The project aims to test hypotheses related to respiratory alkalosis and seizure activity. The award is for the fiscal year 2026, ending in January 2027. The project involves electrophysiology, calcium imaging, and optogenetics techniques. The project is conducted at the University of Virginia.