Exploring the connection between the immune system and the nervous system.
Official title: Translational Neuroimmunology
Funded at Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology · NIH-11000400 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together trainees and underrepresented individuals to a big conference where they can learn from top experts about how the immune system affects brain health, and it’s a great chance for them to connect and share ideas that could help turn research into real treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 5, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $20,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13NS139567-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000400 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals interested in neuroimmunology and those affected by neurological disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to the immune system or nervous system may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the intersection of neuroimmunology, which studies how the immune system interacts with the nervous system. It aims to support the attendance of trainees and underrepresented individuals at a major conference where leading experts will present cutting-edge research. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions that could lead to new collaborations and advancements in translating scientific discoveries into clinical therapies. The conference will feature a variety of perspectives on how immune responses affect brain health and disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and therapies for neurological conditions influenced by immune system activity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences in neuroimmunology have successfully fostered collaborations and led to significant advancements in the field.
Where this research is happening
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Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Graves, Jennifer — Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology
- Study coordinator: Graves, Jennifer
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.