Award
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 5R01NS126342-03
The Impact of Beta- and Gamma-Synucleins on Alpha-Synuclein's Synaptic Function
Recipient
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Award Amount
$754,960.00
Ceiling
$754,960.00
Awarded
May 07, 2026
Identifier
5R01NS126342-03
This NIH-funded research investigates how beta- and gamma-synucleins affect alpha-synuclein's role in synaptic function, with implications for understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases.
Description
Research project to determine the effects of beta- and gamma-synucleins on alpha-synuclein's synaptic function, aiming to understand their roles in synucleinopathies and develop targeted therapies for neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia.