The University of Virginia received a $225,000 Project Grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) through the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847). The grant, titled "A-SYNUCLEIN REGULATION OF THE ERYTHROID IRON RESTRICTION RESPONSE", aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which the protein alpha-synuclein and the neurotransmitter dopamine modulate the erythroid response to iron deficiency. The research conducted under this award will help improve understanding of the variability in the erythroid iron restriction response, which has implications for managing conditions like polycythemia vera, anemia of renal failure, and red blood cell donation. The project will run from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025.
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