2000 Seed Grants Archive

Dr. David Bradley
Cortical population codes underlying visual perception
2000 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Emily Coccaro
fMRI and neuropsychological study of intermittent explosive disorder
2000 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

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

Dr. Elizabeth A. Grove
Studies of hippocampal development and function using the Wnt3a mutant mouse
2000 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Nalin Gupta
Gene expression and genetic instability in a model of glioma recurrence following fractionated radiation
2000 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Khaled M. Houamed
Molecular studies on a novel potential therapy for stroke
2000 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Un Jung Kang
Rodent models of Parkinsonian motor fluctuations
2000 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Bruce Lahn
A new transgenics system for studying the mouse central nervous system
2000 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. James A. Mastrianni
The molecular determinants of prion formation and the potential link to Alzheimer’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
2000 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Daniel Scot McGeHee
Nicotinic receptors in the mesolimbic dopamine system
2000 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Francis McMahon
Association studies of genomic regions linked to bipolar affective disorders
2000 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

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

Dr. Avery Tung
The effect of anesthetics on the regulation of physiologic sleep
2000 Seed Grant
The University of Chicago

Dr. Manuel F. Utset
Molecular classification of brain tumors
2000 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…