The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) awarded a $495,905 Project Grant (CFDA 93.273 - Alcohol Research Programs) to Pennsylvania State University, doing business as Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, to conduct research on the role of the vagus nerve in alcohol use disorder (AUD). The grant, which runs from Sep 25, 2024 to May 31, 2027, will support a comprehensive investigation into how disruptions in vagus nerve activity may increase alcohol preference and reward, as well as explore the potential for targeting oxytocin neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus to mitigate these effects. The research aims to identify specific brain targets and mechanisms that could inform the development of novel pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for AUD.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $495.9k | 9/23/24 |