Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)
Autism Research Database (AFD)
Project Element | Element Description |
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Project TitleProject Title> |
SINEUPs Technology to Rescue CHD8 Haploinsufficiency: Possible New Avenues of Therapeutical Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD |
Principal InvestigatorPrincipal Investigator |
Biagioli, Marta |
DescriptionDescription |
Marta Biagioli, Ph.D., at the University of Trento, Italy, will investigate a novel gene therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD. A genetic mutation causing a reduction of a protein called CHD8 has been shown in several studies to be linked to ASD. Dr. Biagioli aims to develop innovative RNA tools to increase CHD8 expression and reverse alterations observed in both cellular and animal models of ASD. |
FunderFunder |
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation |
Funding CountryFunding Country |
United States |
Fiscal Year FundingFiscal Year Funding |
35000 |
Current Award PeriodCurrent Award Period |
2016-2018 |
Strategic Plan QuestionStrategic Plan Question |
Question 3: What Causes ASD, and Can Disabling Aspects of ASD be Prevented or Preempted? |
Funder’s Project LinkFunder’s Project Link |
No URL available. |
InstitutionInstitution |
University of Trento |
Institute LocationInstitute Location |
Italy |
Project NumberProject Number |
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Government or PrivateGovernment or Private |
Private |
History/Related ProjectsHistory/Related Projects |
SINEUPs Technology to Rescue CHD8 Haploinsufficiency: Possible New Avenues of Therapeutical Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD |
17500
| 2017 |
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