# NIH Reporter #1F30EY039705-01

Transcriptional regulation of axon regeneration by Klf9 inhibition

**Recipient:** University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Dentistry

**Award Amount:** $55,114.00
**Ceiling:** $55,114.00

**Awarded:** September 14, 2026

**Identifier:** 1F30EY039705-01

The National Eye Institute award funds research into molecular mechanisms that limit optic nerve regeneration, with the goal of informing approaches to preserve or restore vision after injury.

### Description

Project investigating how inhibition of the transcription factor Klf9 affects regeneration of damaged optic nerve axons and whether overriding Klf9-related suppression can restore visual connectivity.

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