Award
NIH Reporter #5F32HD116654-02
Elucidating the Molecular and Functional Diversity of Axial Motor Neurons
Recipient
New York University School of Medicine
Award Amount
$80,224.00
Ceiling
$80,224.00
Awarded
August 11, 2025
Identifier
5F32HD116654-02
Research project funded by NICHD to study molecular and functional diversity of axial motor neurons and their role in motor control and diseases such as scoliosis.
Description
The project investigates the molecular mechanisms involved in the assembly of spinal circuits governing posture and locomotion, focusing on the role of cell fate determinants in establishing synaptic specificity in the axial neuromuscular system. It aims to define the pathways that regulate axial motor circuit development, providing insights into diseases affecting motor control, including scoliosis.