Award
National Institute on Aging 7R21AG082193-03
Brain capillary Piezo1 ion channels and blood flow regulation in Alzheimer's Disease
Recipient
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Award Amount
$105,905.00
Ceiling
$105,905.00
Awarded
June 03, 2026
Identifier
7R21AG082193-03
Research project studying the impairment of Piezo1 ion channels in Alzheimer's disease and their role in regulating brain blood flow, aiming to improve blood flow and develop new therapies.
Description
This project involves advanced imaging and electrophysiological techniques to investigate the role of Piezo1 channels in blood flow regulation in Alzheimer’s disease. It could lead to new therapeutic strategies.