The Department of Defense, through the Military Medical Research and Development program (CFDA 12.420), awarded a $1,273,300 Project Grant to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to conduct research on identifying and reversing functional cerebellar circuit dysfunctions in a mouse model of Friedreich's ataxia. The grant, with a performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2028, will support CHOP's pioneering research efforts to advance understanding and treatment of this rare neurological disorder affecting the cerebellum. As a leading pediatric research institution, CHOP will leverage its expertise in areas like genetic disorders and neurological conditions to contribute to federal healthcare initiatives and scientific advancements.