This $485,782 federal Project Grant award, issued by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development under the Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.865), supports research to understand the role of mechanical load in mammalian digit regeneration. The project aims to determine how mechanical load, specifically through the mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1, regulates various aspects of digit regeneration in mice. The research will quantify the mechanical properties of regenerating digit tips and use computational modeling to predict regenerative outcomes. Additionally, the project will evaluate if mechanical load is required for BMP2-induced regeneration following non-regenerative digit amputation, and if increased mechanical stimuli can enhance BMP2-induced regeneration. The award, with a project period from June 1, 2025 to February 28, 2030, is being led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, a division of the Texas A&M University System.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $485.8k | 5/27/25 |