2001 Seed Grants Archive

Dr. Emil Coccaro
FMRI and neuropsychological study if intermittent explosive disorder
2000-2001 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. William B. Dobyns
Polymicroglia: The molecular basis of cortical organization
2000-2001 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Pablo Gejman
Effects of dinucleotide composition on the performance of DRD2’s mRNA
2001 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Leslie Kay
Behavioral analysis of olfactory neuroanatomy
2001-2002 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Jeremy D. Marks
Membrane targeted neuroprotection following global brain ischemia
2001 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Francis J. McMahon
Association studies of genomic regions linked to bipolar affective disorders
2001 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Kathleen J. Millen
In vitro analysis of cerebellar neuronal specification
2001-2002 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Kamal Sharma
Transgenic strategies to dissect spinal motor circuits
2001-2002 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Axel Rosengart
Device development for intracranial multimodality ultrasound monitoring
2001-2002 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Gopal Thinakaran
Cell biology of familial early-onset Alzheimer’s disease
2000-2001 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Manuel Utset
Molecular classification of brain tumors
2000-2001 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Chun-Su Yuan
Gut peptide interactions on brainstem neural activity
2001 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Xiaoxi Zhuang
Differentiation of dopamine D2 autoreceptor and heteroreceptor function
2001 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Yimin Zou
Molecular mechanisms of spinal cord axon guidance along the anteroposterior neuraxis
2001 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Other Grants

José Manuel Baizabal Carballo, Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington
Heterochromatin Mechanisms of Cortical Expansion
Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and schizophrenia, are frequently associated with mutations in genes that encode chromatin-modifying enzymes. A subset of these mutations is thought to disrupt compacted chromatin (heterochromatin),…
Jessica L. Bolton, Ph.D., Georgia State University
Chemogenetic Tools in Microglia as a Novel Therapeutic Approach for Brain Disorders
All humans are born with a unique combination of genes, which contribute greatly to who we are. However, early-life experiences such as trauma or hardship, particularly during the first few…
Junyue Cao, Ph.D., The Rockefeller University
Elucidate the Molecular and Cellular Targets of Caloric Restriction in Rejuvenating Aged Mammalian Brain
As we age, the brain’s ability to function declines, increasing the risk of cognitive impairments and neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Our research investigates how caloric restriction (CR), a…
Vasileios Christopoulos, Ph.D., University of Southern California
Understanding the Mechanisms of Micturition in the Brain and Spinal Cord
This research aims to better understand how the brain and spinal cord work together to control urination, a process known as micturition. In healthy individuals, this process is carefully coordinated…