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Influence of thalamic IL-33 signaling in aging-associated exacerbation of cognitive impairment after brain injury via microglial dysfunction and tau pathology

Award Number: RF1AG079129
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

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Abstract This supplementary award aims to provide extensive research training in neuroimmunology for a gap-year researcher. The proposed project explores the complex landscape of age-associated neutrophil alterations in the brain after cortical brain injuries and clarifies their unique contributions to neuroinflammation and cognitive effects. This investigation focuses on understanding the role of aging-associated neutrophil subpopulations post-injury within the thalamus, leveraging single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data from our parental R01 award. We aim to identify specific age-associated indicators within the brain using refined analysis techniques and advanced clustering algorithms. Validation of the presence and activation status of these markers in the injured brain will be pursued through immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry, providing crucial insights into the nuanced age-specific neutrophil responses. We aim to elucidate the intricate interplay between age-specific neutrophil subpopulations, their activation dynamics, and the evolving neuroinflammatory and cognitive consequences following traumatic brain injury. We will also examine how neuroinflammation and cognitive recovery after injuries are affected by age-associated neutrophil suppression. We will use methods established in our parental R01, particularly antibody-based cell depletion, to assess the impact of age- associated neutrophil infiltration on neuroinflammatory markers, microglial activation, and cognitive recovery after injuries. These studies will be conducted in parallel to hands-on experiments and data analysis training, which will enhance the researcher’s skills and prepare the researcher for graduate studies.


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: 2024 ( Subtotal = $69,185 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Aging Research	000	1	7/25/2024	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$69,185
														Subtotal = $69,185

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $1,452,959 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Aging Research	000	1	9/9/2022	NEW	$1,452,959
														Subtotal = $1,452,959

Grand Total All Awards = $1,522,144

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Influence of thalamic IL-33 signaling in aging-associated exacerbation of cognitive impairment after brain injury via microglial dysfunction and tau pathology

Award Number: RF1AG079129

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

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

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