NIH Reporter #5R01NS124889-05

NIH Research Grant for Peripheral Nerve Repair Using Nanofiber Conduits

This opportunity is a research grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health, focused on advancing peripheral nerve repair technologies. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - Research to be conducted at Duke University, Department of Chemistry, Durham, NC - Products/Services Requested: - Research services for the development and optimization of peptide-functionalized aligned nanofiber conduits for peripheral nerve defect repair - In vivo and in vitro studies to evaluate and enhance nanofiber scaffolds for nerve regeneration and functional recovery - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the opportunity - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on expertise in nanofiber scaffold development and peripheral nerve repair research - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities, as this is a research grant rather than a procurement of commercial goods - Estimated grant value is approximately $423,545 - Multi-year project duration, expected to span approximately five years

Description

This NIH grant opportunity focuses on improving peripheral nerve repair through the use of peptide-functionalized aligned nanofiber conduits. The project involves both in vivo and in vitro studies to optimize nanofiber scaffolds for enhanced nerve regeneration and functional recovery. The funding is provided by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and is a multi-year grant. The total estimated value of the grant is approximately $423,545. The research is conducted at Duke University in Durham, NC.

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