Award
NIH Reporter #1R01EY039258-01
Epigenetic regulation of optic nerve head astrocyte reactivity in glaucoma
Recipient
CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COM-CWRU
Award Amount
$569,745.00
Ceiling
$569,745.00
Awarded
September 18, 2026
Identifier
1R01EY039258-01
The National Eye Institute awarded funding to Cleveland Clinic Lerner COM-CWRU for research into astrocyte regulation and potential gene therapies for glaucoma.
Description
Research project studying how epigenetic mechanisms in optic nerve head astrocytes affect glaucoma progression, immune-cell activation, and retinal ganglion cell health, with the goal of identifying potential therapies.