Core A Project Leader: Van Vactor, David L. Project Summary / Abstract This new program will apply cutting-edge genetic tools and integrative approaches to advance our knowledge of general and specific microRNA-mediate mechanisms regulating neural circuit and synapse function in a model organism ideally suited for analysis of the cellular and molecular basis of behavior. Core A will serve to provide the administrative structure and oversight required by a multi-PI program, and to provide the coordination of frequent communication and dissemination of reagents and information necessary for this highly collaborative program to reach all of its goals. To achieve this coordination, a web-based interaction interface and a schedule of regular meetings, plus distribution of materials, will be established and monitored by the PI and two staff members.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
1P01NS090994-01A1
Application #
9072682
Study Section
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Initial Review Group (NSD)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2016-05-01
Budget End
2017-03-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2016
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Harvard Medical School
Department
Type
DUNS #
047006379
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
Goodwin, Patricia R; Meng, Alice; Moore, Jessie et al. (2018) MicroRNAs Regulate Sleep and Sleep Homeostasis in Drosophila. Cell Rep 23:3776-3786
Busto, Germain U; Guven-Ozkan, Tugba; Davis, Ronald L (2017) MicroRNA function in Drosophila memory formation. Curr Opin Neurobiol 43:15-24
Van Vactor, David; Sigrist, Stephan J (2017) Presynaptic morphogenesis, active zone organization and structural plasticity in Drosophila. Curr Opin Neurobiol 43:119-129
Busto, Germain U; Guven-Ozkan, Tugba; Chakraborty, Molee et al. (2016) Developmental inhibition of miR-iab8-3p disrupts mushroom body neuron structure and adult learning ability. Dev Biol 419:237-249
Guven-Ozkan, Tugba; Busto, Germain U; Schutte, Soleil S et al. (2016) MiR-980 Is a Memory Suppressor MicroRNA that Regulates the Autism-Susceptibility Gene A2bp1. Cell Rep 14:1698-1709