Award
National Eye Institute 5R00EY030144-04
Identification of genes involved in photoreceptor recognition and synapse formation
Recipient
University of Maryland, College Park
Award Amount
$243,239.00
Ceiling
$243,239.00
Awarded
March 27, 2025
Identifier
5R00EY030144-04
Research project funded by the National Eye Institute to identify genes involved in photoreceptor recognition and synapse formation, aiming to develop therapies for retinal degenerations and blindness.
Description
This project aims to discover and study mechanisms of photoreceptor recognition and synapse formation, with potential applications in therapies for retinal degenerations. It involves transcriptomic profiling of cone subtypes in zebrafish, gene identification, and functional screening to understand synapse formation in retinal circuits.