The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) was awarded a $785,166 Project Grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) under the Mental Health Research Grants (CFDA 93.242) program. The grant, effective May 8, 2024 through March 31, 2029, will support research to investigate "Dopaminergic Gut-Brain Signaling on Adolescent Reward Learning After Adversity: Toward New, Noninvasive Treatments for Depression and Anxiety." This project aims to advance the understanding of how gut-brain interactions involving the neurotransmitter dopamine influence adolescent mental health and develop novel, non-invasive interventions for depression and anxiety disorders. As the prime grantee, UCLA will leverage its research facilities, faculty expertise, and partnerships to conduct this scientific investigation. The grant award demonstrates NIMH's commitment to funding innovative, university-based research that can lead to breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions prevalent among American youth.
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