Award
NIH Reporter #5R35GM124749-10
Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Copper-Dependent Nutrient Signaling and Metabolism
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Award Amount
$487,500.00
Ceiling
$487,500.00
Awarded
July 22, 2026
Identifier
5R35GM124749-10
The award supports research on how copper influences cellular signaling and metabolism, particularly its role in adapting to nutrient scarcity, which is vital for maintaining energy balance and cell survival.
Description
This project investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying copper-dependent adaptations to nutrient scarcity, focusing on copper's role in nutrient sensing and protein regulation essential for energy balance and survival under physiological and disease conditions.