Award
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases 5F32AR082671-02
Glycosaminoglycan-mediated fibril sliding and its role in fatigue-induced microdamage and rupture in aged and healing Achilles tendons
Recipient
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Award Amount
$76,520.00
Ceiling
$76,520.00
Awarded
September 08, 2025
Identifier
5F32AR082671-02
Research project studying glycosaminoglycan effects on tendon fatigue and rupture in aged and healing Achilles tendons.
Description
This project involves research on the role of glycosaminoglycans in tendon fatigue and rupture, with a focus on aging and healing Achilles tendons. It includes biomechanical testing, histological measures, and computational modeling.