Research Grants Awarded

Reseach grants support Minnesota scientific and medical research that has the potential to translate to clinical advances in regenerative medicine. Grants typically open every September. Learn more about how to apply for a grant by reading our frequently asked questions. 

 

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John Hulleman, PhD
Illuminating Elusive Proteins Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the industrialized world. Although variants in two genes—ARMS2/HTRA1—are…
2024-2026
Marija Cvetanovic, PhD
Human Microglia Model of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1 (SCA1)
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1) is a dominantly inherited neurodegenerative disease with no disease modifying treatments or therapies available…
2024-2026
Zhe Chen, PhD
Reactivating Netrin1/DCC Signaling to Promote Optic Nerve Regeneration
Vision impairment that results from optic nerve damage, such as from glaucoma, poses a significant challenge to public health. To date, there are no…
2024-2026
Michael Barry, PhD
Phase 1 Study of Intravenous Administration of Adeno-Associated Virus Gene Therapy for Individuals with Propionic Acidemia
Propionic acidemia (PA) is a severe metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the PCCA gene. Traditional treatments, including stringent life-long…
2024-2028
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Ferenc Toth, DVM, PhD
Preclinical Evaluation of Multi-tissue Organoid-Derived Chondrocytes for the Treatment of Focal Cartilage Defects
Our ultimate goal is to bring our chondrocyte product, harvested from human induced pluripotent cell derived multi tissue organoids, into human…
2022-2024
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Atsushi Asakura, PhD
Skeletal muscle angiogenesis and dystrophin
To elucidate how muscle vascular regeneration is regulated during muscle remodeling. To identify the interactions between muscle stem cells and…
2022-2024
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Troy Lund, MD, PhD
Peroxisome Transfer Enables Bone Marrow Regeneration
The goal of this project is to describe a new field of science: peroxisome transfer. This has never been shown, and we are poised to be the first lab…
2022-2024
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Elizabeth Bradley, PhD
Epigenetic Reprogramming to Enhance Bone Regeneration in Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a highly prevalent chronic condition that affects Minnesotans' quality of life while also imparting a significant financial burden…
2022-2024
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Ricardo Battaglino, PhD
Netrin-1 to Promote Locomotor Recovery in Chronic SCI
The goal of this project is to test the efficacy of intraspinal administration of the protein Netrin-1 (NTN1), as a therapeutical approach to promote…
2022-2024
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Chunfeng Zhao, MD
Purified Exosome Product for Rotator Cuff Repair and Regeneration
The overall goal of this project is to develop a novel biological therapy to treat rotator cuff tears, which is a common injury that causes shoulder…
2022-2024
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Jennifer Westendorf, PhD
Development Of Novel Proteolytic Targeting Chimeras That Promote Cartilage Regeneration
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and a leading cause of doctor visits, chronic disability, and joint pain. OA occurs when…
2022-2024
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Jop van Berlo, MD, PhD
Unraveling Cardiac Maturation to improve Congenital Heart Disease Therapies
The goal of this project is to study the process of cardiac maturation, which involves changes that happen in the heart from birth to adulthood.…
2022-2024