Our faculty secure major research grants from various National Institutes of Health as well as private sources.
Jessy Alexander, PhD
- NIH R01. Jessy Alexander (Principal Investigator). National Institute of Health. $717,750. 7/1/2018-7/1/2021.
- American Hearing Research Foundation. Jessy Alexander (Principal Investigator). American Hearing Research Foundation. $20,000. 1/1/2018-12/1/2018.
- course infusion award. Jessy Alexander (Principal Investigator). University at Buffalo. $785. 1/1/2018-4/1/2018.
Stylianos Andreadis, PhD
Caroline Bass, PhD
- Role of inhibitory GABA Projections from the Ventral Tegmental Area in Motivation Learning. Caroline Bass (Principal Investigator). Whitehall Foundation. $225,000. 1/1/2018-12/1/2020.
- Targeted chemogenetic stimulation of rat VTA GABA neurons in cocaine extinction and reinstatement. Caroline Bass (Principal Investigator). National Institute on Drug Abuse. $413,625. 9/1/2017-8/1/2019.
Ralph Benedict, PhD
- The effects of working memory training on brain function, structure, and cognition in MS. Ralph Benedict (Co-Investigator), Thomas Covey (Co-Principal Investigator), Michael Dwyer, III (Co-Investigator), David Shucard (Co-Principal Investigator), Janet Shucard (Principal Investigator), Bianca Weinstock-Guttman (Co-Investigator), Robert Zivadinov (Co-Investigator). National Multiple Sclerosis Society. $622,839. 6/1/2017-6/1/2020.
- The effect of aerobic exercise on cognition in multiple sclerosis. Ralph Benedict (Co-Investigator). National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 8/1/2013-7/1/2018.
Arin Bhattacharjee, PhD
- Disrupting ion channel scaffolding to treat neuropathic pain. Arin Bhattacharjee (Principal Investigator). National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. $1,901,925. 9/1/2019-3/1/2024.
- The role of the AP2 adaptor complex in inflammatory pain. Arin Bhattacharjee (Principal Investigator). National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. $426,725. 4/1/2019-3/1/2021.
Ira Blader, PhD
- TOXOPLASMA GONDII REGULATION OF HOST GABAERGIC SIGNALING. Ira Blader (Co-Principal Investigator). NIH/NIAID. 2/1/2016-1/1/2021.
- GLYCOREGULATION OF SKP1 IN THE CYTOPLASM AND NUCLEUS. Ira Blader (Co-Principal Investigator). NIH/NIGMS. 1/1/2015-5/1/2019.
- Control of Toxoplasma gondii Growth by the Host Cell Transcription Factor HIF1. Ira Blader (Co-Investigator). NIH/NIAID. 4/1/2006-1/1/2022.
Thomas Covey, PhD
- The effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms on behavioral, psychological, and neurophysiological measures of decision making in police officers. Thomas Covey (Co-Principal Investigator), David Shucard (Co-Principal Investigator), Janet Shucard (Principal Investigator). National Institutes of Justice. $814,158. 1/1/2018-1/1/2020.
- The effects of working memory training on brain function, structure, and cognition in MS. Thomas Covey (Co-Principal Investigator), Ralph Benedict (Co-Investigator), Michael Dwyer, III (Co-Investigator), David Shucard (Co-Principal Investigator), Janet Shucard (Principal Investigator), Bianca Weinstock-Guttman (Co-Investigator), Robert Zivadinov (Co-Investigator). National Multiple Sclerosis Society. $622,839. 6/1/2017-6/1/2020.
David Dietz, PhD
- Cocaine-induced neuroplasticity:a new role for TGF beta signaling. David Dietz (Principal Investigator). NIDA. $1,250,000. 6/1/2014-5/1/2019.
Margarita Dubocovich, PhD, FASPET, FACNP
- Enabling Access To Cutting-Edge Biomedical And Behavioral Science. Margarita Dubocovich (Principal Investigator). NIH. $2,117,911. 3/1/2017-12/1/2021.
- Zannoni Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Award. Margarita Dubocovich (Principal Investigator). American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. $27,000. 5/1/2016-8/1/2018.
- Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA). Margarita Dubocovich (Principal Investigator), John Canty, Jr. (Co-Principal Investigator), Peter Elkin (Co-Investigator), Leonard Epstein (Co-Investigator), Steven Fliesler (Co-Investigator), Alan Hutson (Co-Investigator), Gene Morse (Co-Investigator), Sanjay Sethi (Co-Investigator), Laurene Tumiel Berhalter (Co-Investigator). National Institutes of Health. $16,000,000. 1/1/2016-1/1/2019.
Michael Duffey, PhD
- Investigating the Action and Physiological Role of Slc4a11 in the Cornea. Michael Duffey (Co-Investigator), Mark Parker (Principal Investigator), Sangita Patel (Co-Investigator). NIH National Eye Institute. $1,972,804. 2/1/2018-1/1/2023.
- Investigating the Action and Physiological Role of Slc4a11 in the Cornea (NIH R01 EY028580). Michael Duffey (Co-Investigator), Mark Parker (Principal Investigator), Sangita Patel (Co-Investigator). NIH. 1/1/2018-1/1/2023.
Michael Dwyer, III, PhD
- The effects of working memory training on brain function, structure, and cognition in MS. Michael Dwyer, III (Co-Investigator), Ralph Benedict (Co-Investigator), Thomas Covey (Co-Principal Investigator), David Shucard (Co-Principal Investigator), Janet Shucard (Principal Investigator), Bianca Weinstock-Guttman (Co-Investigator), Robert Zivadinov (Co-Investigator). National Multiple Sclerosis Society. $622,839. 6/1/2017-6/1/2020.
Leonard Epstein, PhD
- Enhancing Alternatives to Eating in Infants. Leonard Epstein (Co-Investigator). Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. $2,683,730. 8/1/2016-7/1/2021.
- Can Reinforcing Alternatives to Food Prevent Weight Gain in Children?. Leonard Epstein (Principal Investigator). Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. $1,723,154. 8/1/2016-7/1/2021.
- The Effectiveness of Family-based Weight Loss Treatment Implemented in Primary Care – CCC – Lead Application. Leonard Epstein (Principal Investigator), Teresa Quattrin (Co-Investigator). National Institutes of Health. $5,615,697. 6/1/2016-5/1/2021.
M. Laura Feltri, MD
- The peripheral nervous system: a window over Krabbe disease. M. Laura Feltri (Principal Investigator). NIH-NINDS. $2,074,062. 2/1/2019-1/1/2024.
- The prohibitin family and their function in myelination and axonal health. M. Laura Feltri (Principal Investigator). NIH-NINDS. $1,704,880. 12/1/2016-11/1/2021.
- Laminin receptors and signals in Schwann cells. M. Laura Feltri (Principal Investigator). NIH-NINDS. $1,729,962. 7/1/2003-3/1/2019.
Jian Feng, PhD
- A Novel Epigenetic Mechanism for Alzheimer's Disease. Jian Feng (Co-Investigator), Zhen Yan (Principal Investigator). NIH. $1,993,750. 4/1/2017-3/1/2022.
Steven Fliesler, PhD
- Development and characterization of mouse models of RP59 DHDDS deficiency. Steven Fliesler (Co-Principal Investigator). National Eye Institute/NIH. $2,208,923. 9/1/2018-6/1/2022.
- Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA). Steven Fliesler (Co-Investigator), John Canty, Jr. (Co-Principal Investigator), Margarita Dubocovich (Principal Investigator), Peter Elkin (Co-Investigator), Leonard Epstein (Co-Investigator), Alan Hutson (Co-Investigator), Gene Morse (Co-Investigator), Sanjay Sethi (Co-Investigator), Laurene Tumiel Berhalter (Co-Investigator). National Institutes of Health. $16,000,000. 1/1/2016-1/1/2019.
Richard Gronostajski, PhD
- Role of Nfi genes in neural stem cell homeostasis. Richard Gronostajski (Principal Investigator). NYSTEM (NYSDOH). $1,073,067. 12/1/2015-11/1/2018.
Daniel Kosman, PhD
- Ferroportin and APP: Regulation of Iron Trafficking at the Blood-Brain Barrier. Daniel Kosman (Principal Investigator). NIDDS. $1,955,930. 8/1/2017-6/1/2022.
Xiuqian Mu, MD, PhD
- Regulation of mRNA decay in retinal development and maintenance. Xiuqian Mu (Principal Investigator). National Eye Institute. $2,024,085. 4/1/2020-3/1/2024.
- Regulatory mechanisms for retinal ganglion cell genesis. Xiuqian Mu (Principal Investigator). National Institutes of Health. $1,960,167. 9/1/2017-5/1/2022.
- Generation of retinal ganglion cells by direct reprograming. Xiuqian Mu (Principal Investigator). BrightFocus Foundation. $150,000. 6/1/2016-5/1/2018.
Pablo Paez, PhD
- Voltage-gated calcium channels in reactive astrocytes, a possible therapeutic target to reduce brain inflammation and promote remyelination in MS. Pablo Paez (Principal Investigator). National Multiple Sclerosis Society. $507,000. 4/1/2019-3/1/2022.
- Modulation of oligodendrocyte development by voltage-operated calcium channels. Pablo Paez (Principal Investigator). NIH, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. $1,742,160. 6/1/2013-5/1/2019.
Jinwoo Park, PhD
- Mapping Heterogeneous Dopamine Signaling in Subregions of the Olfactory Tubercle and Its Effect on Psychostimulant-induced Behaviors. Jinwoo Park (Principal Investigator). NIH/NIDA. $408,034. 7/1/2018-6/1/2020.
- Noradrenergic Modulation of Dopaminergic Neuronal Functions. Jinwoo Park (Principal Investigator). Whitehall Foundation. $225,000. 9/1/2017-8/1/2020.
Yungki Park, PhD
- Transcription mechanism of Myrf for central nervous system myelination. Yungki Park (Principal Investigator), Jun Qu (Co-Investigator). NIH. 9/1/2015-6/1/2020.
Mark Parker, PhD
- Renal considerations in the heat stress and hydration recommendations. Mark Parker (Co-Investigator). NIH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. 9/1/2019-8/1/2024.
- Investigating the Action and Physiological Role of Slc4a11 in the Cornea. Mark Parker (Principal Investigator), Michael Duffey (Co-Investigator), Sangita Patel (Co-Investigator). NIH National Eye Institute. $1,972,804. 2/1/2018-1/1/2023.
- Investigating the Action and Physiological Role of Slc4a11 in the Cornea (NIH R01 EY028580). Mark Parker (Principal Investigator), Michael Duffey (Co-Investigator), Sangita Patel (Co-Investigator). NIH. 1/1/2018-1/1/2023.
Sangita Patel, MD, PhD
- Investigating the Action and Physiological Role of Slc4a11 in the Cornea. Sangita Patel (Co-Investigator), Michael Duffey (Co-Investigator), Mark Parker (Principal Investigator). NIH National Eye Institute. $1,972,804. 2/1/2018-1/1/2023.
- NIH K08 (EY029007) Sex disparity and estradiol in Fuchs‘ endothelial corneal dystrophy. Sangita Patel (Principal Investigator). NIH. $854,900. 1/1/2018-1/1/2023.
- Investigating the Action and Physiological Role of Slc4a11 in the Cornea (NIH R01 EY028580). Sangita Patel (Co-Investigator), Michael Duffey (Co-Investigator), Mark Parker (Principal Investigator). NIH. 1/1/2018-1/1/2023.
Gabriela Popescu, PhD
- Permeation Mechanisms in NMDA receptors. Gabriela Popescu (Principal Investigator). NIH/NINDS. $1,373,000. 3/1/2016-2/1/2020.
Daesung Shin, PhD
- Selective galactosylceramidase ablation to study the pathogenesis of Krabbe leukodystrophy. Daesung Shin (Principal Investigator). NIH-NINDS. $1,395,624. 12/1/2019-11/1/2023.
- The peripheral nervous system: A window into Krabbe disease. Daesung Shin (Co-Investigator). NIH-NINDS. $2,129,163. 2/1/2019-1/1/2024.
David Shucard, PhD FAASM
- The effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms on behavioral, psychological, and neurophysiological measures of decision making in police officers. David Shucard (Co-Principal Investigator), Thomas Covey (Co-Principal Investigator), Janet Shucard (Principal Investigator). National Institutes of Justice. $814,158. 1/1/2018-1/1/2020.
- The effects of working memory training on brain function, structure, and cognition in MS. David Shucard (Co-Principal Investigator), Ralph Benedict (Co-Investigator), Thomas Covey (Co-Principal Investigator), Michael Dwyer, III (Co-Investigator), Janet Shucard (Principal Investigator), Bianca Weinstock-Guttman (Co-Investigator), Robert Zivadinov (Co-Investigator). National Multiple Sclerosis Society. $622,839. 6/1/2017-6/1/2020.
Janet Shucard, PhD
- The effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms on behavioral, psychological, and neurophysiological measures of decision making in police officers. Janet Shucard (Principal Investigator), Thomas Covey (Co-Principal Investigator), David Shucard (Co-Principal Investigator). National Institutes of Justice. $814,158. 1/1/2018-1/1/2020.
- The effects of working memory training on brain function, structure, and cognition in MS. Janet Shucard (Principal Investigator), Ralph Benedict (Co-Investigator), Thomas Covey (Co-Principal Investigator), Michael Dwyer, III (Co-Investigator), David Shucard (Co-Principal Investigator), Bianca Weinstock-Guttman (Co-Investigator), Robert Zivadinov (Co-Investigator). National Multiple Sclerosis Society. $622,839. 6/1/2017-6/1/2020.
Fraser Sim, PhD
- Muscarinic Receptor Type 3 Regulation of Oligodendrocyte ProgenitorDifferentiation. Fraser Sim (Principal Investigator). NIH/NINDS. $1,744,530. 12/1/2017-11/1/2022.
- Modeling human cell-based remyelination in large chronic demyelinating lesions. Fraser Sim (Principal Investigator). National Multiple Sclerosis Society. $44,000. 11/1/2017-10/1/2018.
- Targeting extracellular sulfatases to accelerate oligodendrocyte progenitor-based myelin repair and regeneration. Fraser Sim (Principal Investigator). National Multiple Sclerosis Society. $579,900. 10/1/2017-9/1/2020.
Lawrence Wrabetz, MD
- Grants and Sponsored Research(selected). Lawrence Wrabetz (Principal Investigator). 12/1/2007-12/1/2020.
Zhen Yan, PhD
- NEW TREATMENT STRATEGY FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. Zhen Yan (Co-Principal Investigator). NIH. $438,625. 4/1/2020-3/1/2022.
- TARGETING HISTONE K4 METHYLATION FOR TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA. Zhen Yan (Principal Investigator). NIH. $2,532,180. 8/1/2019-3/1/2024.
- A Novel Epigenetic Mechanism for Alzheimer's Disease. Zhen Yan (Principal Investigator), Jian Feng (Co-Investigator). NIH. $1,993,750. 4/1/2017-3/1/2022.
Sarah Zhang, MD
- Molecular Mechanisms of Severe Diabetic Retinopathy. Sarah Zhang (Principal Investigator). NIH. 2/1/2020-1/1/2024.
- Targeting Neuroinflammation for RGC Protection in Glaucoma. Sarah Zhang (Principal Investigator). BrightFocus Foundation. 7/1/2019-6/1/2021.
- ER stress and diabetic retinopathy (Admin Supplements). Sarah Zhang (Principal Investigator). NIH, NEI. 9/1/2018-8/1/2020.
Robert Zivadinov, MD, PhD
- The effects of working memory training on brain function, structure, and cognition in MS. Robert Zivadinov (Co-Investigator), Ralph Benedict (Co-Investigator), Thomas Covey (Co-Principal Investigator), Michael Dwyer, III (Co-Investigator), Janet Shucard (Principal Investigator), David Shucard (Co-Principal Investigator), Bianca Weinstock-Guttman (Co-Investigator). National Multiple Sclerosis Society. $622,839. 6/1/2017-6/1/2020.
- Cholesterol Biomarkers and Oxysterols in Multiple Sclerosis Progression. Robert Zivadinov (Co-Investigator). NINDS. 7/1/2016-7/1/2018.
- Physiological mechanisms of a biomarker of recovery from concussion. Robert Zivadinov (Co-Investigator). National Institute of Health. 4/1/2016-4/1/2021.