Award
National Institute on Aging 5R01AG067429-03
Mechanisms and therapeutic potential of vagus nerve stimulation in aging and Alzheimer’s disease
Recipient
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Award Amount
$535,654.00
Ceiling
$535,654.00
Awarded
April 28, 2025
Identifier
5R01AG067429-03
This award funds research to evaluate electrical vagus nerve stimulation as a potential therapy to improve cognitive function and reduce Alzheimer's disease pathology in aging individuals.
Description
The proposed research will determine the utility of electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve for remediating neurobiological and cognitive impairments in aging, as well as Alzheimer's disease-like neuropathology. This work will provide the foundation for using vagus nerve stimulation as a therapy for treating age-related cognitive impairments.