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Machine learning-guided sequence manipulation for tailored spatial gene regulation in plants\u00a0<\/a> Thursday, May 14, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> Single-cell analyses have uncovered diverse cell-type-specific features, yet how cis-regulatory elements (CREs) encode spatial expression patterns in plants remains poorly understood. To address this gap, we will establish a CRISPRbased perturbation platform in soybean hairy roots that uses base editors, error-prone polymerases, and helicases to generate dense local sequence variants, coupled with single-cell multiomic profiling. […]<\/span><\/div>
Molecular Determinant of Age-Related Cognitive Decline in the Basal Forebrain to Lateral Entorhinal Cortex Circuit<\/a> Thursday, May 14, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> The entorhinal cortex (EC) is a critical mediator of cortico-hippocampal communication and thus essential for memory. Numerous studies identify the EC as the first brain region to display age-related changes such as accumulation of tau protein as related to Alzheimer\u2019s disease (AD). Structural and functional changes to the EC have been found to precede and […]<\/span><\/div>
Mitigating The Risk\u00a0Of\u00a0Abiotic Stress Damage\u00a0In\u00a0Blueberry Production Through Pangenome Graph-Based Genotyping\u00a0And\u00a0Phenomics Approaches\u00a0<\/a> Thursday, May 14, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> Blueberry production in the US is threatened by spring freeze damage and summer heat stress. Addressing these issues aligns with the AFRI legislative priority to “Genetically dissect and introduce desirable traits to improve plant\u2019s tolerance to temperature extremes associated with climate change”. Warm spring temperatures promote early blooms which elevates the risk of early freeze […]<\/span><\/div>
CESU Piedmont: Estimating population size and spatial distribution of the South Georgia black bear population\u00a0<\/a> Thursday, May 14, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> This effort will produce accurate and contemporary population estimates for the South Georgia bear population (SGP). Such an estimate will allow for an evaluation of how current and future proposed harvest rates will impact the SGP. Data collection will include genetic hair-snare sampling and camera-trapping efforts. Analyses will be supplemented by GPS spatial data collected […]<\/span><\/div>
Georgia Rural Enhancement\u00a0And\u00a0Transformation of Health (GREAT Health) Program\u00a0<\/a> Thursday, May 14, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> This project will assist the Department of Community Health (DCH) in strengthening the disaster resilience of Georgia\u2019s rural hospitals, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and inpatient hospice facilities through the Emergency Preparedness \u2013 Shelter in Place Initiative as part of the Georgia Rural Health Transformation (GREAT) Program. Our collaborative efforts aim to address one of DCH\u2019s […]<\/span><\/div>
Data-Guided Workload Distribution to Improve ICU Patient Outcomes and Healthcare Worker Well-Being<\/a> Monday, April 20, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> Healthcare worker (HCW) workload is a modifiable factor with strong relationships to both HCW well-being and patient safety. Team-based care is the gold standard for the treatment of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The robust body of evidence suggests that high workloads in the ICU are significant drivers of medication errors […]<\/span><\/div>
SECOORA Real Time Monitoring of Right Whales Using Gliders<\/a> Monday, April 20, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> The goal of this proposal is to invest in the capacity and infrastructure of the Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA) glider observatory to develop, test, and implement autonomous passive acoustic monitoring of North Atlantic right whales in the South Atlantic Bight (SAB). Critically endangered North Atlantic right whales experience high mortality rates due […]<\/span><\/div>
The ALS Institute: Building the Capacity of Grades 5-12 Urban Educators to Deliver High Quality & Culturally Responsive Instruction<\/a> Monday, April 20, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> The Urban Agriculture and Life Sciences Summer Institute will build the capacity of urban educators to recruit and retain the next generation of urban agriculturalists by increasing engagement, knowledge acquisition, and knowledge retention of students using culturally responsive practices. For this project, 36 middle and high school educators will be selected to participate in a […]<\/span><\/div>
Novel Immunoprophylaxis Strategies for Antigen and Nanobody Delivery to Combat Avian Influenza<\/a> Monday, April 20, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> The purpose of this co-operative agreement is to develop a two-pronged immunoprophylactic strategy for the prevention and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry. We aim to develop a rapid and cost-effective immunotherapeutic designed to protect highly susceptible young chicks and to be deployed during emergency outbreaks. In parallel, we will also develop […]<\/span><\/div>
Engineered Synthetic Low-Density Lipoprotein Nanoparticles for Enhanced Cancer Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer<\/a> Monday, April 20, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the sixth most common malignancy worldwide. Despite technological advancements, the 5-year survival rate for advanced HNSCC has remained stagnant for the past three decades. The FDA has approved immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), including pembrolizumab and nivolumab, for the treatment of recurrent and metastatic HNSCC. While immunotherapy can […]<\/span><\/div>
Multiscale measurement of O-GlcNAc\u00a0changes in Parkinson\u2019s Disease\u00a0<\/a> Thursday, March 12, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> Drugs that increase O-GlcNAc have been developed and proceeded into clinical trials. Notably, O-GlcNAc is found on neurodegeneration associated proteins, like tau and \u03b1-Syn, and has been shown to inhibit their amyloid aggregation and associated pathology in vitro and in mouse models. However, little is known concerning any differences in O-GlcNAc levels in PD versus […]<\/span><\/div>
Collaborative Research: Unveiling the molecular mechanism of feeding tube formation by root-knot nematodes: structural and functional insights\u00a0<\/a> Thursday, March 12, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> There is an urgent agricultural need for novel approaches to combat the billions of dollars lost annually to the devastating root-knot nematode, an obligate sedentary endoparasite and global threat to food and fiber crop production. The focus of this project is to resolve the mystery of the root-knot nematode feeding tube, a unique nematode-produced structure […]<\/span><\/div>
Anti-Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) effects of tannins in poultry<\/a> Thursday, March 12, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to evaluate the antiviral therapeutic potential of tannins against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as natural anti-viral supplements and immunomodulators in poultry. Tannins, plant-derived polyphenolic compounds and their metabolites, have highly effective antiviral effects against broad spectrums of pathogenic viruses including influenza virus H3N2, H5N3, herpes simplex virus-1, […]<\/span><\/div>
Harnessing the Power of Nutrition against Avian Influenza\u00a0<\/a> Thursday, March 12, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> By integrating innovative biotechnology and a comprehensive understanding of viral-host interactions, this approach aims to significantly mitigate the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry through oral prophylaxis. This agreement evaluates the potential of natural compounds, alone and in combination, as immunomodulators and antivirals against HPAI. We will test each compound and compound […]<\/span><\/div>
Mass vaccination-ready, reassortment-impaired live virus vaccines against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza\u00a0<\/a> Thursday, March 12, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> Driven by the urgent need to safeguard the US poultry industry from the devastating impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), this project leverages a powerful synergy between the University of Georgia’s cutting-edge research capabilities and the established industrial expertise of CEVA Animal Health and BioStone Animal Health to deliver a transformative solution: the first […]<\/span><\/div>
Population Modeling of American Alligators to Inform Harvest Management and Future Research in Georgia<\/a> Tuesday, February 17, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) are managed quite differently than most other fish and wildlife species in the United States. As reptiles, they do not fall within the \u2018fur and feathers\u2019 category traditional to state wildlife management, which typically receives the bulk of attention, management, and funding. Despite harvest in aquatic habitats, they are also not […]<\/span><\/div>
Physiological And Molecular Regulation of Fruit Ripening in Blueberry<\/a> Tuesday, February 17, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> Fruit ripening is a highly regulated developmental process. From a human diet perspective, fruit are a reservoir of antioxidants and vitamins. Until recently, a few fruits have served as model systems to investigate mechanisms associated with fruit ripening. However, aspects of ripening physiology and their regulation by transcription factors and hormones are fruit-specific, and show […]<\/span><\/div>
An Integrated Basic and Translational Approach to Mitigate Key Enteric Diseases of Poultry<\/a> Tuesday, February 17, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> The objectives of this project are to: 1. Investigate the mechanisms of pathogenicity of Eimeria field isolates that cause poultry coccidiosis and assess the bird responses to infections. The team will (1) propagate and harvest pure cultures of Eimeria isolates to obtain high quality DNA for generating full genome sequences of Eimeria parasites; (2) test […]<\/span><\/div>
Improving Sustainable Management of Southern Pine Forests: Optimizing Productivity-Resilience Trade-Offs Under Combined Drought, Fire, and Pathogen Stress<\/a> Tuesday, February 17, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> Global forests are increasingly at risk from multiple, synergistic stressors, threatening both timber production and ecosystem services. While trade-offs between productivity and resilience are well-documented, studies investigating belowground stress response mechanisms are limited, particularly for long-lived tree species. Furthermore, the genetic basis of these traits and the degree to which genetic co-associations may constrain adaptation […]<\/span><\/div>
Culture and Community at the Penn Center<\/a> Tuesday, February 17, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> The Penn School for Culture and Community is in the first instance a partnership between the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District and the University of Georgia\u2019s Willson Center for Humanities & Arts. This partnership has led to a series of other collaborations, with other institutions, communities, and foundations. These have intersected in turn with […]<\/span><\/div>
Alfalfa IS for Beef Cattle\u00a0<\/a> Thursday, January 15, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> This proposal spans three years with combined efforts from three universities representing three states in the Eastern region (University of Georgia, Auburn University, and Clemson University). This proposal addresses USDA Strategic Plan priority areas by providing opportunities for American agriculture producers to be competitive in the marketplace, provide a safe, nutritious food product, and expand […]<\/span><\/div>
Trilateral FPP 2023 –\u00a0Homoeolog-aware gene networks at single-cell resolution to improve cold tolerance in wheat\u00a0<\/a> Thursday, January 15, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> Climate change is causing unpredictable and severe winter weather, which can devastate wheat crops in major growing regions like Europe, North America, and China. Sudden cold snaps or warm spells during winter can reduce wheat yields by up to 50%, posing a major challenge for farmers and food production worldwide. Wheat, like many staple crops, […]<\/span><\/div>
New wild species-derived pest and disease resistances for the Southeast of the USA \u2013 2025\u00a0<\/a> Thursday, January 15, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> Cultivated peanut has an exceptionally narrow genetic base. This imposes limitations on the improvements that can be made by breeding with peanuts of pure pedigree, in particular with regard to pest and disease resistance. Here we propose to continue the work of incorporation of new pest and disease resistances from wild species into agronomically elite […]<\/span><\/div>
High-throughput biochemical, nuclear magnetic resonance, and computational predictive biology to decode glycosyltransferases of unknown function in Sorghum bicolor\u00a0<\/a> Thursday, January 15, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> Plants supply essential nutrients, fibers, and pharmaceuticals vital for human survival, and raw materials for numerous industries, including bioenergy, which supports jobs and drives economic development. Glycosyltransferases (GTs) catalyze the formation of glycosidic linkages to produce complex carbohydrates, which are highly abundant in all plants. This project will use high-throughput (HTP) biochemical, biophysical, and computational […]<\/span><\/div>
Impact of breastmilk on Campylobacter\u00a0jejuni survival<\/a> Thursday, January 15, 2026<\/span> -<\/span> Campylobacter jejuni is a major cause of bacterial-induced diarrhea worldwide. Infection leads to high rates of morbidity and mortality in low-and-middle income countries (LMICs), particularly in young children where up to 85% of infants are C. jejuni stool positive by one year of age. Also, post-infectious complications such as GuillainBarr\u00e9 syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, reactive […]<\/span><\/div>
Characterization of Brown Spot Needle Blight Resistance in Radiata Pine<\/a> Monday, December 15, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Brown spot needle blight (BSNB), caused by Lecanosticta acicola, is a foliar disease affecting several species of pines and is a major concern for many commercial plantations globally. The use of host resistance is a promising avenue to mitigate the damage caused by the disease, however, little has been done to characterize resistance and facilitate […]<\/span><\/div>
Discovering and Deploying Genetic Solutions across Maturity Groups for Durable Resistance to Multiple Nematodes<\/a> Monday, December 15, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Nematodes are among the top yield-robbers encountered by soybean farmers across the U.S. Almost all soybean cyst nematode (SCN)-resistant varieties in U.S. soybean production are derived from two genetic sources, imposing risk of genetic vulnerability and resistance breakdown. Soybean breeders and growers are limited in genetic sources for nematode resistance with competitive yield, which places […]<\/span><\/div>
Virtual Risks and Hero Projects: Activating Transformative Community Actions for Climate Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events through Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence<\/a> Monday, December 15, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> This project leverages assets from a previously funded NOAA project and the research team\u2019s expertise in using immersive technologies to translate critical hazardous weather information with these theory-driven and evidence-based objectives: (1) amplify the impact of risk communication through mixed-reality (MR) simulations of hazardous weather events (hurricane, wildfire) that can localize the experience of risk […]<\/span><\/div>
Developing LG007 as a Novel Therapeutic Agent to Treat Triple Negative Breast Cancer<\/a> Monday, December 15, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> For women in the United States, breast cancer is the most common malignancy and the second leading cause of death. In this application, we focus upon a specific subtype of breast cancer known as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Compared to other breast cancer subtypes, TNBC is considered more aggressive and extremely difficult to treat with […]<\/span><\/div>
Wild Species Genetics Conquer Pests and Diseases Limiting Groundnut Production in Africa and Beyond<\/a> Monday, December 15, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is the world’s second most produced grain legume and a critically important crop in Africa, particularly for small-scale producers and communities in the drylands. This crop represents a subsistence protein source for smallholder farming families and an affordable nutrition source in global markets, as well as a source of cash to […]<\/span><\/div>
IUCRC Phase I University of Georgia: Center for Innovation in Risk, Catastrophes, and Decisions (CIRCAD)\u00a0<\/a> Tuesday, November 18, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Duke University and the University of Georgia (UGA) propose an Industry-University Collaborative Research Center (IUCRC) called the Center for Innovation in Risk-analysis for Climate Adaptation and Decision-making (CIRCAD). CIRCAD will be an interdisciplinary, high-impact research center that integrates climate science and engineering, data science and modeling, risk assessment and decision theory, and economic and policy […]<\/span><\/div>
Collective behavior of oscillators in fungal filaments of Neurospora crass (Clock)\u00a0<\/a> Tuesday, November 18, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> A grand challenge is how cellular clocks in organisms, tissues, and cells become synchronized. The focus here will be initially on understanding the synchronization of cellular clocks in filaments in a model fungal system, Neurospora crassa. The core clock mechanism genes wc-1, wc-2, and frq have homologs in flies and mammals but are in single […]<\/span><\/div>
Advancing Gene Functional Analyses, Adaptation, and Regeneration in Upland and Lowland Switchgrass via Single-Cell Genomics\u00a0<\/a> Tuesday, November 18, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Switchgrass, a C4 grass native to the US, is a high-yielding cellulosic bioenergy feedstock. Lowland switchgrass ecotypes produce high biomass yields but are largely cold-sensitive, which hinders expansion of their cultivation into Northern US regions where the lower yielding, but cold-tolerant upland ecotype is grown. Extensive efforts are dedicated to the rapid domestication of switchgrass, […]<\/span><\/div>
DOE Center for Plant and Microbial Complex Carbohydrates\u00a0<\/a> Tuesday, November 18, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> This DOE Center renewal proposal will focus on structure, biosynthesis, and function of the plant cell wall polysaccharide rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I), a major ubiquitous and structurally complicated pectic polysaccharide that exists in the cell walls of all vascular plants. Plant biomass is an abundant renewable resource for the production of carbon-based bioproducts, chemicals, and glycomaterials. However, […]<\/span><\/div>
Genipin\u2019s\u00a0ECM Crosslinking Action as an Agent to Prevent Neurodegeneration in Familial Dysautonomia\u00a0<\/a> Tuesday, November 18, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Familial Dysautonomia (FD) is a severe genetic disorder affecting children, with no specific treatment. It involves neurodevelopmental defects at birth and progressive sensory and autonomic neuropathy. Symptoms include progressing loss of pain and temperature sensation, gait ataxia, and blindness. FD is caused by a mutation in the ELP1 gene, reducing the Elp1 protein in peripheral […]<\/span><\/div>
Chromosome-specific meiotic biology<\/a> Monday, October 20, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Meiosis is a tightly controlled process during which the diploid genome must segregate into haploid gametes (e.g. eggs or sperm). Inheritance of the incorrect number of chromosomes is a leading cause of fertility and birth defects. However, the reasons for chromosome missegregation are not always the same for all chromosomes. Why inter-chromosomal differences exist is […]<\/span><\/div>
Expanding Seeds of Success Support and Ground-Truthing Provisional Seed Transfer Zones Through Genetic Analysis<\/a> Monday, October 20, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> This project, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Burned Area Recovery (BIL-BAR), will support the national native seed collection program, Seeds of Success (SOS), in its efforts to develop native plant materials for stabilizing, rehabilitating, and restoring post-wildfire lands. The award establishes the U.S. Forest Service\u2019s (USFS) National Seed Laboratory (NSL) in Dry Branch, […]<\/span><\/div>
Navigating the Transition to Middle Age in the Strong African American Healthy Adults Project (SHAPE)<\/a> Monday, October 20, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> African Americans in the rural South are often not included in studies focused on the developmental origins of cognitive decline and cardiometabolic disease, but they experience among the lowest life expectancies in the US among the lowest life expectancies in the US, a consequence of morbidity from chronic diseases of aging (CDAs) and Alzheimer\u2019s disease […]<\/span><\/div>
Using 2D and 3D adrenal gland tissues to investigate developmental and disease paradigms<\/a> Monday, October 20, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> The adrenal glands are vital endocrine organs, comprising the medulla and cortex, that control stress responses, metabolism, blood pressure, and immunity. We hypothesize that better understanding of medulla and cortex development, their interaction and pathologies will unlock novel treatment options for adrenal gland disorders. Our long-term goal is to use human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-derived […]<\/span><\/div>
National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program: GA-Elevating Science Teachers\u2019 Excellence Everyday [DMM1]\u00a0Matters (GA-ESTEEM)<\/a> Monday, October 20, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> The National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program: Georgia \u2013 Elevating Science Teachers\u2019 Excellence Everyday Matters (GA-ESTEEM) project will address the critical need to elevate Georgia\u2019s K-12 science teachers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching science and strengthen the work of new and existing science teachers. This five-year project will build alliances among professional organizations, state […]<\/span><\/div>
Merging bacteriophage biology with microbial glycobiology<\/a> Monday, September 22, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Bacteriophages, or phages, are considered the most abundant organisms on Earth with an estimated 10+31 particles in the biosphere. These viruses are in a perpetual arms race with bacteria and arguably the major force driving bacterial evolution. Similarly, phages continue to develop novel mechanisms to infect their host and avoid detection, and carbohydrates are central […]<\/span><\/div>
Retrospective Marsh Model Comparison Study<\/a> Monday, September 22, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Coastal marsh environments exist at the intersection of human populations and the ocean. They provide economic output through commercial fisheries, tourism, and recreation and protect coastal communities during storm events. Coastal land managers and other stakeholders need vetted scientific information and user-driven tools to understand salt marshes’ vulnerability and to make informed decisions on management […]<\/span><\/div>
Molecular mechanism of MFS and MOP lipid transporters in cell wall biosynthesis<\/a> Monday, September 22, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Transporters from the multidrug exporter\/oligosaccharidyl-lipid\/polysaccharide (MOP) superfamily and the major facilitator superfamily (MFS) are central to multiple cell wall biopolymer biosynthesis pathways. Transporters from both superfamilies exhibit significant differences in their architecture, lipid substrate selectivity, and transport mechanisms. There are several critical gaps in our current understanding of the molecular mechanism of substrate recognition and […]<\/span><\/div>
Memory Regulatory T cells in Recurring Malaria<\/a> Monday, September 22, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Regulatory T cells or \u2018Tregs\u2019 play a critical role in our health and well-being by suppressing over- exuberant immune responses. Antigen-specific Tregs, like other T cell subsets, are maintained for prolonged periods in the host as memory Tregs (mTregs). These are possibly recalled to protect against the immunopathology associated with repeated encounters with the same […]<\/span><\/div>
LTER: Georgia Coastal Ecosystems \u2013 V<\/a> Monday, September 22, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> The Georgia Coastal Ecosystems (GCE) Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program, which was established in 2000 to understand estuaries (places where salt water from the ocean mixes with fresh water from the land) and their adjacent coastal wetlands (i.e., marshes and tidal forests) and how they respond to long-term change. The GCE LTER researchers evaluate […]<\/span><\/div>
Multi-Tracer Investigation of Hydraulic Connectivity between the Okefenokee Swamp and the Upper Floridan Aquifer<\/a> Monday, August 18, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> We propose to investigate whether water from the Okefenokee Swamp flows into the underlying Upper Floridan Aquifer\u2014a key source of drinking water for communities in southern Georgia and northern Florida. While past studies hinted at a possible connection, no one has directly compared the swamp\u2019s water with nearby groundwater using modern scientific tools. This project […]<\/span><\/div>
Between Relativism and Reproach: Exploring Value Judgements about Good Human Lives within Theologically Engaged Anthropology<\/a> Monday, August 18, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> This project addresses the Big Question: how can anthropologists and theologians responsibly navigate the extremes of relativism and unreflexive judgmentalism to support good human lives? While both disciplines have explored the concept of good human lives, a collaborative approach is urgently needed to tackle the analytical challenges posed by relativism, which can devolve into amoral […]<\/span><\/div>
Characterizing chemsex [OR1]\u00a0patterns and adoption of harm reduction measures among men in the South<\/a> Monday, August 18, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Chemsex is a practice of drug use before or during sexual activity to facilitate, enhance, prolong, and sustain sexual pleasure. The drugs that are most commonly used in chemsex include crystalized methamphetamine (crystal meth), gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), mephedrone, amyl nitrite, ketamine, and ecstasy\/MDMA. They are chosen for their disinhibition effects on the common social, […]<\/span><\/div>
Plasmodium effectors mitigating cell-intrinsic immune responses in hepatocytes<\/a> Monday, August 18, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Malaria is a serious disease caused by the parasite Plasmodium, which initially infects liver cells before spreading to red blood cells and causing a potentially lethal infection. Traditionally, this early liver stage was considered to be relatively invisible to the immune system. However, recent studies, including our own, have found that liver cells can detect […]<\/span><\/div>
CAREER: Composition, transport, and fate of dissolved and pyrogenic organic matter in fire-impacted soils<\/a> Monday, August 18, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> This project will advance our understanding of soil processes that control the amount of carbon stored in soil. Understanding the controls on soil carbon storage and loss are critical for managing our natural environment for plant productivity, for improving our water quality, and for mitigating the effects of anthropogenic climate change. This project involves a […]<\/span><\/div>
Confronting Racial Inequity with Black History: The Development and Initial Validation of a Measure of Black History Consciousness for African Descent Youth\u00a0<\/a> Tuesday, July 15, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Black history has been identified as important to psychosocial adjustment and education outcomes. In K\u201212 and in higher education settings, Black history supports transformational educational experiences whereby African descent students can more readily negotiate race-based discrimination and develop counternarratives that challenge deficit ideas about their abilities as students and their value as people. Despite growing […]<\/span><\/div>
Pinpoint the Sox10+ taste bud progenitor cells in von Ebner’s glands and Sox10 regulation in cell differentiation\u00a0<\/a> Tuesday, July 15, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> In mammals, taste bud cells are post-mitotic, and they have a short lifespan and undergo continuous renewal, therefore, progenitors in the immediate surrounding tissue must be available to renew taste bud cells for homeostasis. Thorough information of taste bud progenitors and molecular regulation in the cell differentiation is essential to understanding taste disorders caused by […]<\/span><\/div>
Development and Standardization of a Novel Pituitary Adenoma Organoid Model for the Study and Treatment of Cushing’s Disease\u00a0<\/a> Tuesday, July 15, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Cushing\u2019s disease (CD) is a serious endocrine disorder characterized by an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-secreting PitNET that subsequently stimulates the adrenal glands to overproduce cortisol. Chronic exposure to excess cortisol has wide ranging and detrimental effects on health, including increased stroke rates, diabetes, obesity, depression, anxiety and death. Although CD is linked to a threefold increase […]<\/span><\/div>
Rural Pharmacy Harm Reduction Model<\/a> Tuesday, July 15, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Despite the implementation of numerous successful harm reduction programs across the state, accessing harm reduction services remains a challenge for those living in rural communities. This lack of proximity to resources can directly impact the outcomes for those at risk of an opioid overdose. Our proposal seeks to utilize an untapped healthcare resource currently available […]<\/span><\/div>
Evolution of Retrotransposon Control Mechanisms\u00a0<\/a> Tuesday, July 15, 2025<\/span> -<\/span> Dysregulated expression of retrotransposons and other transposable elements (TEs) can lead to increases in TE copy number, DNA damage and instability, or aberrant regulation of host genes, which in turn can contribute to human disease. Conversely, TE activity is required for processes ranging from early mammalian development and cell senescence to horizontal transposon transfer (HTT) […]<\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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