Award
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases 1R01AR085208-01A1
Unraveling the Role of Langerhans Cells in Itch
Recipient
University of Miami School of Medicine
Awarded
September 01, 2025
Identifier
1R01AR085208-01A1
Research project awarded to study the role of Langerhans cells in chronic itch to develop mechanism-based treatments.
Description
This project investigates chronic itch linked to skin and systemic diseases, focusing on the role of Langerhans cells. The research aims to understand their interaction with nerve endings and their contribution to chronic itch, with the goal of developing mechanism-based treatments.