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Anatomy and Physiology of Molecular Layer Heterotopia

Award Number: R15NS137226
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/12/2025
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2028

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Anatomy and Physiology of Molecular Layer Heterotopia - PROJECT SUMMARY ABSTRACT Neocortical malformations due to defective neuronal migration are often associated with epilepsy and life-long cognitive impairment. Therefore, understanding the anatomical and physiological changes accompanying neocortical malformations are important for the development and design of novel treatments for affected individuals. Molecular layer heterotopia (MLH) are neuronal migration defects characterized by collections of misplaced neurons in layer I and are observed in numerous neurodevelopmental disorders including: dyslexia, epilepsy, cobblestone lissencephaly, Fukuyama muscular dystrophy, and GPR56 polymicrogyria. Surprisingly, little is known about the cellular mechanisms and physiological changes associated with MLH despite the variety of disorders and clinical presentations associated with heterotopia. Studies in mice with identical MLH to those observed in humans offer the potential to develop a greater understanding of MLH. Thus, the proposed studies will use Gpr56 knockout mice with MLH to describe the neuronal and glial changes that accompany heterotopia using spatial transcriptomics and quantitative microscopy techniques. In vivo calcium imaging in Gpr56 knockout mice crossed to calcium-indicator mice will be used to test the hypothesis that heterotopia result in hyper- excitable neuronal circuitry changes that underlie seizures and cognitive deficits. Finally, the proposed work will provide exciting research opportunities that will train undergraduate and osteopathic medical students in developmental neuroscience to prepare them for possible graduate studies or future careers in biomedical science.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $459,000 )
2025	2025	NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	1855 BROADWAY	NEW YORK	NY	10023	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	1	7/11/2025	NEW	$459,000
														Subtotal = $459,000

Grand Total All Awards = $459,000

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Anatomy and Physiology of Molecular Layer Heterotopia

Award Number: R15NS137226

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/12/2025

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2028

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