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2022 Genomics of ASD: Pathways to Genetic Therapies awardees announced
The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is pleased to announce that it intends to fund 15 grants in response to the 2022 Genomics of ASD: Pathways to Genetic Therapies request for applications (RFA). Full article found here.
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Scientists Enhance New Neurons to Restore Memory, Elevate Mood in Alzheimer’s Disease Research Model
The lab of Juan Song, PhD, and colleagues at the UNC School of Medicine, demonstrated the therapeutic potential of new neurons generated in adulthood for modulating the pathology and functional deficits associated with Alzheimer’s disease using rodent models. Full article found here.
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Bench to bedside, Carolina leads study of Angelman syndrome
Research on the one defective gene that causes the rare autism-related disorder could lead to broader breakthroughs Full article found here.
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Autism Research Center Awards $25K Pilot Grants to Three Interdisciplinary Research Projects
Several UNC School of Medicine faculty members were a part of three interdisciplinary research projects awarded $25,000 pilot grants through the UNC Autism Research Center. Full article found here.
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Michelle Itano Teaches Researchers to See Deeper
As director of the Neuroscience Microscopy Core, Michelle Itano teaches researchers how to take beautiful, complex images of specimens and other microscopic objects, assisting them with data analysis, image processing, problem-solving and tailored advice for their specific projects. Full article found here.