Award
National Institute of Mental Health 5R21MH136486-02
Dopaminergic Control of Glial Cells in Prefrontal Cortex Functions
Recipient
University of California-Irvine
Award Amount
$117,750.00
Ceiling
$117,750.00
Awarded
August 04, 2025
Identifier
5R21MH136486-02
Research grant to study the role of dopamine D2 receptors in astrocytes and their impact on brain disorders, using viral vectors to knockdown D2R in mice to understand glial cell mechanisms in neuropsychiatric diseases.
Description
This project aims to determine the role of dopamine D2 receptors in astrocytes and their implications in brain disorders, focusing on dopaminergic control of brain functions and neuropsychiatric conditions.