NIH Grant Supports Research on Immune-Related Receptor in Neurons

NIH grant supports research on immune-related receptor in neurons

Florida Atlantic University has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how an immune-related receptor in neurons plays a fundamental role in brain function, behavior and psychiatric health.

FAU Awarded $2.4M NIH Grant to Study Immune Signaling and Social Behavior

Researchers will explore how the immune receptor IL-1R1 in neurons affects brain function and behavior. Beyond its role in inflammation, IL-1R1 shapes neuronal activity, synapses, and circuits, particularly in areas controlling social behavior. The research maps where and when IL-1R1 acts and how it influences connected neurons. Findings could transform understanding of neurological and psychiatric disorders, including autism, and point to therap