This federal Project Grant award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) under the Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs (CFDA 93.279) provides $180,646 to investigate the molecular mechanisms by which astrocytes, a type of brain cell, regulate cocaine addiction-related behaviors. The primary awardee, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, will conduct the research under the mentorship of Drs. Eric Nestler, Paul Kenny, and Li Shen. The project aims to elucidate the transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of astrocytes in the context of drug abuse and addiction, with the goal of increasing understanding of how astrocyte gene expression modulates behavioral responses to cocaine. The award period runs from December 15, 2024, to November 30, 2029, and the research will prepare the principal investigator to launch an independent research program examining astrocyte contributions to addiction phenotypes.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $180.6k | 12/10/24 |