Grant Recipients of 2016

Steven Crone, PhD

Developing a neuron replacement therapy to improve breathing, motor function and survival in neurodegenerative disease. Awarded $100,000 over 2 years.

Matia B. Solomon, PhD and Lisa Privette Vinnedge, PhD

Exploring the role of the oncogene Dek as a novel player in Alzheimer's disease. Awarded $100,000 over 2 years.

Grant Recipients of 2015

Ying Sun, PhD and Christopher N. Mayhew, PhD

Non-invasive IPSC-based Therapies for Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases. Awarded $100,000 over 2 years.

Robert McCullumsmith, MD, PhD and Adam Funk, PhD

Proteomic and genomic investigation of PSD-95 protein-protein interactions in schizophrenia. Awarded $100,000 over 2 years