Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 5R35GM147569-05
Dissecting the Diverse Roles of Importin α at the Plasma Membrane
Recipient
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Award Amount
$388,661.00
Ceiling
$388,661.00
Awarded
July 20, 2026
Identifier
5R35GM147569-05
Research project awarded by NIGMS to study Importin α roles at the plasma membrane, targeting disease diagnostics and therapeutics development.
Description
The project focuses on the role of Importin α at the plasma membrane using advanced techniques such as microfluidics and optogenetics. It aims to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic targets for diseases like cancer, ciliopathies, and neuropathies. The award is managed by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of NIH.