Award
National Eye Institute 5R01EY005121-38
RPE Messengers, Transcription and Photoreceptor Renewal
Recipient
LSU HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES
Award Amount
$602,594.00
Ceiling
$602,594.00
Awarded
May 13, 2026
Identifier
5R01EY005121-38
NIH-funded research project by LSU Health Sciences Center to study genomic and epigenomic mechanisms in the retina related to AMD, aiming to develop new therapeutic strategies.
Description
This NIH-funded project aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying retinal health and disease, with a focus on age-related macular disease (AMD). It involves comprehensive genomic studies and aims to identify new therapeutic targets to slow disease progression. The project focuses on understanding the molecular and genetic mechanisms in the retina related to AMD, including analysis of control and AMD retinas and genetically modified models. The research aims to identify pathways for potential therapeutic intervention.