Award
University of Massachusetts 5R00NS127857-04
Dissection of Cell Type Specific Contributions to Motor Learning Circuits
Recipient
UNIV OF MASSACHUSETTS MED SCH WORCESTER
Award Amount
$224,101.00
Ceiling
$224,101.00
Awarded
March 30, 2026
Identifier
5R00NS127857-04
NIH-funded research project led by Dr. Lina Marcela Carmona at the University of Massachusetts Medical School focusing on motor learning circuits and cell type contributions using advanced neuroscience techniques.
Description
The project involves neuroscience research focusing on motor learning and cell type contributions. It aims to understand cellular determinants of motor learning, with specific focus on the primary motor cortex. The project includes molecular biology, neuroscience, and systems neuroscience approaches, with multiple aims including cell type enrichment, projection mapping, and transcriptional profiling. It uses advanced techniques such as in vivo calcium imaging and Fos expression analysis and collaborates with Drs. Rui Costa and Elizabeth Hillman.