Award
National Institute on Aging 5R21AG087451-02
Glia in Aging
Recipient
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Award Amount
$191,875.00
Ceiling
$191,875.00
Awarded
April 21, 2025
Identifier
5R21AG087451-02
Research project funded by the National Institute on Aging to study the role of glial ion channel clh-1 in aging using C. elegans, with potential to identify new treatments for age-related diseases.
Description
The project aims to decipher how the glial ion channel clh-1 controls organismal aging using C. elegans. The work may identify novel targets for age-related disease treatment and strategies to improve quality of life in old age.