Award
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 5R35NS111564-08
Progressive acquisition of novel neural crest derivatives along the neural axis during vertebrate evolution
Recipient
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, United States
Award Amount
$797,421.00
Ceiling
$797,421.00
Awarded
March 27, 2026
Identifier
5R35NS111564-08
A federal research grant awarded by NIH to study the evolution and development of neural crest derivatives in vertebrates, focusing on gene regulation and cross-species analysis.
Description
This project aims to understand neural crest cell diversification across vertebrates, providing insights into normal development and disease states. Research includes examining gene expression in cranial neural crest of lamprey, analyzing transcription factors and regulatory regions across species, and testing enhancers in lamprey and zebrafish.