July News

June 30, 2020

Papers and Awards

Joseph Patterson (PI), Caryl Sortwell (Admin PI), Kathy Steece-Collier, Jack Lipton, Irving Vega (CO-Is). Assessment of the Neuroprotective Potential of Terazosin via PGK-1 Enhanced Glycolysis and Mitochondrial Function. $294,488.95 awarded by MJFF for a project period of 18 months.
Caryl Sortwell has been invited to serve as a standing committee member on the Michael J. Fox Foundation Emerging Targets Committee.
Tau is not necessary for amyloid-beta-induced synaptic and memory impairments. Puzzo D, Argyrousi EK, Staniszewski A, Zhang H, Calcagno E, Zuccarello E, Acquarone E, Fà M, Li Puma DD, Grassi C, D'Adamio L,Kanaan NM, Fraser PE, Arancio O. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2020 PMID: 32544084
Tim Collier had a “Gibby & Friends vs. Parky” research award renewed for a third year in the amount of $100,000.