This Project Grant award of $525,912 was provided by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) under the Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders (CFDA 93.853) program. The award supports research at Pennsylvania State University's Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to investigate the neuroanatomy and function of the ventral claustrum-dorsal endopiriform nucleus (VCLA-EPD) in mice and its role in regulating social behavior. The research aims to elucidate the anatomy, molecular characteristics, and functional connectivity of VCLA-EPD neurons, particularly those expressing oxytocin receptors, and their influence on the medial prefrontal cortex to mediate social cognition. The study results are expected to provide foundational knowledge about the VCLA-EPD region and inform future investigations into its potential involvement in various brain disorders. The award period runs from January 24, 2025 through December 31, 2029.
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