Award
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 5K08NS130146-04
Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration in KIF5A ALS/FTD
Recipient
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Award Amount
$208,170.00
Ceiling
$208,170.00
Awarded
August 04, 2026
Identifier
5K08NS130146-04
This NIH grant supports research on neurodegeneration mechanisms related to KIF5A mutations in ALS/FTD, aiming to understand disease pathology and develop relevant models.
Description
Research project investigating the pathogenic gain of function caused by KIF5A mutations in ALS/FTD using human iPSC derived motor neurons and mouse models. Funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) with a total award amount of $208,170 for the fiscal year 2026.