Award
NIH Reporter #1R16NS150184-01
p(UG) RNA Quadruplexes as Nucleators of Stress Granules and Modulators of TDP-43 Pathology in ALS
Recipient
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences
Award Amount
$745,000.00
Ceiling
$745,000.00
Awarded
September 10, 2026
Identifier
1R16NS150184-01
A multiyear research award of $745,000 to University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences for studying RNA quadruplexes and their role in ALS pathology.
Description
The project focuses on RNA structure and neurodegenerative disease research, specifically ALS. The project involves RNA quadruplexes, stress granules, and TDP-43 pathology. The award is multiyear, with a total budget of $745,000. The project is managed by the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences.