NIH funding drives innovation in brain health. It also supports Dr. Luke Bradley’s research on protecting and restoring brain cells in diseases like Parkinson’s, leading to promising treatments.
With NIH support, Barb Nikolajczyk focuses on the origins of obesity and type 2 diabetes, preventative measures and new treatments for these chronic diseases.
With NIH support, Vince Venditto identified a cardiovascular biomarker that helps predicts risk of heart attack or stroke. He seeks to harness the immune system for treatment and prevention.
With NIH support, William Stoops is investigating the mechanisms underlying substance use disorders, drug use and addiction, with an emphasis on stimulants, opioids and alcohol.
With NIH support, Elizabeth Rhodes is helping older adults with cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease to remaining safely and comfortably in their own homes.
With NIH support, David Fardo’s research focuses on statistical genetics, genomics and the application of advanced biostatistics to understand neurodegenerative diseases.
With NIH support, Thomas Prisinzano seeks new ways to treat substance use disorders and pain by exploring how chemical structure influences biological activity.
With NIH support, April Young is developing outreach strategies, mapping disease transmission networks and engaging local coalitions to support recovery and harm reduction efforts.
With NIH support, Linda Van Eldik shares the importance of aging and dementia research at the Sander-Brown Center on Aging and UK's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.
