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Interdisciplinary Research Network on Biologically Active Tau Aggregate Polymorphs from Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Award Number: U24AG072458
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/01/2021
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2026

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Interdisciplinary Research Network on Biologically Active Tau Aggregate Polymorphs from Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias - PROJECT SUMMARY Tau aggregation is a shared pathology of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias known as tauopathies. Because each disorder develops a unique combination of aggregate polymorphisms and co-morbidities that may influence the course and severity of disease, elucidating the relationship between tau aggregate structure and biological activity has become a high priority in the field. Advances to date have been limited, however, by the lack of rigorously standardized aggregate preparations from each form of tauopathy and by the absence of tools needed to selectively detect their presence in biological models and clinical specimens. The proposed Interdisciplinary Research Network on Biologically Active Tau Aggregate Polymorphs seeks to address this need by (1) isolating a full range of biologically active tau aggregates from authentic Alzheimer's disease, Corticobasal Degeneration, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Pick's disease brain tissue, (2) establishing their structures through biophysical analysis, (3) developing probe sets for their selective detection, and (4) disseminating reliably vetted samples and lab-ready protocols for their handling and storage to the broader research community. In accomplishing these goals, the network will support research into the molecular basis of tauopathy pathogenesis and catalyze efforts toward creating novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies specifically tailored against toxic tau aggregate polymorphs.


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: 2026 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2026	2025	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Aging Research	000	5	12/17/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $1,540,936 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Aging Research	000	5	7/10/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,540,936
														Subtotal = $1,540,936

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $1,547,815 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Aging Research	000	4	7/5/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,547,815
														Subtotal = $1,547,815

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $1,554,543 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Aging Research	000	3	7/25/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,554,543
														Subtotal = $1,554,543

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $1,544,885 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Aging Research	000	2	7/1/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,544,885
														Subtotal = $1,544,885

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $1,569,798 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Aging Research	001	1	7/6/2021	NEW	$0
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Aging Research	000	1	6/23/2021	NEW	$1,569,798
														Subtotal = $1,569,798

Grand Total All Awards = $7,757,977

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Interdisciplinary Research Network on Biologically Active Tau Aggregate Polymorphs from Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Award Number: U24AG072458

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

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

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/01/2021

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2026

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