Award
NIH Reporter #5R01EY034497-04
Elucidating the Role of Very-long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Retinal Health and Disease
Recipient
Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
Award Amount
$390,875.00
Ceiling
$390,875.00
Awarded
July 22, 2026
Identifier
5R01EY034497-04
Research project funded by the National Eye Institute to study the role of VLC-PUFAs in retinal health and disease, including synthesis, dietary effects, and therapeutic potential for AMD.
Description
This research aims to provide insights into the roles of very-long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (VLC-PUFAs) as photoreceptor-specific lipids essential for retinal health. The study explores synthetic protocols for VLC-PUFAs, their therapeutic potential in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the effects of dietary supplementation.