This neuromuscular disease clinical center grant represents and interdisciplinary approach to the study of the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of human nerve and muscle disease. The center will take advantage both of the unique clinical skills and material available through the Department of Neurology with its neuromuscular clinics and of the recognized scientific expertise of various researchers within the medical school. Five multidisciplinary projects will focus collaborative efforts using biochemical, immunological, ultrastructural, and biophysical research techniques directly on the problems of human neuromuscular disease.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50NS008075-17
Application #
3107515
Study Section
Neurological Disorders Program Project Review B Committee (NSPB)
Project Start
1979-07-01
Project End
1990-11-30
Budget Start
1986-12-01
Budget End
1987-11-30
Support Year
17
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Pennsylvania
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
042250712
City
Philadelphia
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19104