Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 5R35GM138023-07
The effects of synaptically released zinc on neuronal processing and brain function
Recipient
West Virginia University
Award Amount
$618,864.00
Ceiling
$618,864.00
Awarded
July 30, 2026
Identifier
5R35GM138023-07
Research project funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study synaptic zinc's role in brain function and neurological disorders, aiming to understand zinc dynamics and their impact on synaptic and neural processing.
Description
This project investigates the role of synaptic zinc in neuronal processing and brain function, focusing on zinc transporter proteins and their impact on neurological disorders such as schizophrenia and autism.