Opportunity
NIH Reporter #1K99NS141888-01A1
NIH Grant for Research on Brain Lymphatic System and Alzheimer's Disease Therapies
Posted
June 05, 2026
Identifier
1K99NS141888-01A1
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the NIH, supporting research on the brain's lymphatic system and Alzheimer's disease therapies. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Project Lead: - Mitchell Julian Bartlett, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of therapies targeting the brain's lymphatic system for Alzheimer's disease - Focus on manual lymphatic drainage and lymphaticovenous anastomosis techniques - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on translating established lymphatic techniques into clinical applications for Alzheimer's disease - No unique license or classification requirements specified - Estimated grant value is $102,368
Description
This NIH grant opportunity supports research focused on the brain's lymphatic system and its role in Alzheimer's disease. The project aims to develop and test innovative therapies, including manual lymphatic drainage and lymphaticovenous anastomosis, to treat Alzheimer's disease. The research is led by Mitchell Julian Bartlett at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. The goal is to translate established lymphatic techniques into clinical applications for Alzheimer's disease treatment.