Award
NIH Reporter #5K08DC022696-02
The Phex Pathway: Mechanisms Underlying a Meniere's Disease Subtype
Recipient
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA, USA
Award Amount
$194,400.00
Ceiling
$194,400.00
Awarded
April 01, 2026
Identifier
5K08DC022696-02
This award supports research into a subtype of Meniere's disease linked to PHEX gene mutations, using human and mouse models to study inner ear maldevelopment and dysfunction.
Description
The project focuses on the mechanisms underlying a subtype of Meniere's disease related to PHEX gene mutations. It involves both human genetic studies and mouse models. The goal is to understand the developmental malformations of the inner ear and potential therapeutic interventions.