Award
NIH Reporter #1R21NS153438-01
Brain-Specific Vulnerability to Ubiquitous ASPM Loss in Microcephaly
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT
Award Amount
$462,950.00
Ceiling
$462,950.00
Awarded
September 03, 2026
Identifier
1R21NS153438-01
A multiyear NIH grant awarded to study neurodevelopmental impacts of ASPM loss in microcephaly using advanced molecular techniques.
Description
This is a multiyear NIH grant project focused on neurodevelopmental research related to microcephaly and ASPM protein loss. The project involves high-resolution spatial transcriptomics, molecular profiling, and identification of therapeutic targets.