Active Research Grants

Principal InvestigatorFunding AgencyTitle
Basak, ChandramallikaPosit Science Inc.SBIR: Phase II: Plasticity-based Adaptive Cognitive Remediation for Alzheimer’s Disease
Behroozmand, RoozbehNIH-R01Neural Bases of Vocal Sensorimotor Impairment in Aphasia
Burton, MichaelNIH-R21The Role of Cell-specific TLR4 in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Burton, MichaelNIH-R35Mechanisms Involved in Postoperative Recovery: A Focus on Pain, Delirium, and Neuroinflammation
Burton, MichaelUniv. of Texas El Paso-SUBSTEM Pathways and Research Alliance; UT System LSAMP
Burton, MichaelNIH-T34MARC Program at the University of Texas at Dallas
Chapman, SandraUTSWEnhancement of Cognitive Brain Performance in Service Members - Active Duty and Veterans - Cooperative IAC w/UTSW
Chapman, SandraHRSACommunity Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending-Construction
Chapman, SandraApplied Research Associates-SUBMilitary Operational Medicine Research Program: Cognitive/Brin Health & Performance
Dussor, GregMarine Biological Lab-SubSite-Directed RNA Editing of Nav1.7 as a Novel Analgesic - RC5
Dussor, GregPARMedics Inc.-SubProtease-Activated-Receptor-2 Antagonists for Treatment of Migraine Pain
Dussor, GregNIH-R01Meningeal Prolactin Signaling and Female-Selective Migraine Mechanisms
Dussor, GregMarine Biological Lab-SubSite-directed RNA Editing of Nav1.7 as a Novel Analgesic
Dussor, GregUniv. of Wisconsin/Madison-SUBProfiling Translation in Nociceptor Plasticity
Engineer, CrystalNIH R01-TxBDCEnhancing Speech Processing In a Rat Model of Autism Using Vagus Nerve Simulation
Engineer, CrystalAutism Research Institute-TxBDCProteomic Analysis of VNS-Sound Pairing Therapy Effects on Cortical Tissue in a Rat Model of ASD
Engineer, CrystalEagles Autism Foundation-TxBDCRestoring Auditory Processing in a Rat Model of Rett Syndrome
Engineer, CrystalUTD-NRUF-TxBDCSPIRe: The Protective Role of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) in Alcohol-induced Hypothalamic Inflammation and
Evans, JuliaNIH-K18Characterization of the Neurobiological Profiles of Young Adults With and Without Developmental Language
Filbey, FrancescaNIH-R01The Role of Motivation and Control in Cannabis Use Disorders: A Cross-Cultural Longitudinal Neuroimaging Study
Filbey, FrancescaUniv. of Rhode Island-SUBDo Peers Enhance or Detract Progress in Group MI? A Look into Emerging Adult Brain and Behavior
Golden, RichardUTD-NRUFSPARK: Information Matrix Tests for Assessing Misspecification in Cognitive Diagnostic Models
Hankerd, KaliNIH-F32Resurgent Currents in Human Dorsal Root Ganglia
Hart, JohnCongressional Directed Medical ResearchTreatment of Memory Disorders in Gulf War Illness with High Definition Transcranial Direct Cortical Stimulation
Hart, JohnRainwater Charitable FoundationStudy the Mechanism and Sequence of Pathological Change of How TBI Leads to Dementia in NFL Players
Hart, JohnUS Army MRAAMulti-Site Confirmatory Efficacy Treatment Trial of Combat-related PTSD
Hart, JohnCongressional Directed Medical Research*Treatment of Verbal Retrieval Deficits in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury with High Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Hart, JohnCongressional Directed Medical ResearchTreatment of Cognitive Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis with High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Hong, VeronicaNIH-F31 fellowshipSigma 2 Receptor (TMEM97): Investigating the Peripheral Role of this Novel Therapeutic Target for Pain
Jahn, KellyUS Army Medical ResearchBiomarkers of Hyperacusis in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jahn, KellyASLHAAdvancing Academic Research Careers Award
Jahn, KellyNIHNeural Signatures of Enhanced Central Auditory Gain in Hyperacusis
Kane, HeidiAmerican Psychological Assoc.APAGS Student Diversity Initiative Award
Kane, HeidiColgate UniversityOlder Couples Who Play Together Stay Healthy Together: Shared Activities, Sleep, and Health
Kennedy, KristenNIH-National Institute on AgingDopaminergic and Neuroplastic Influences on Longitudinal Change in Cognitive and Brain Aging
Kennedy, KristenNIH-R21*The Effects of Cognitive Map Building on the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease
Kent, JerillynBrain & Behavior Research FoundationElucidating the Role of Abnormal Motor Resonance in Social Cognition Deficits in Schizophrenia
Kilgard, Michael – TxBDCDARPATargeted Neuroplasticity Training to Accelerate Complex Skill Learning
Kilgard, MichaelXnerve Medical-SUBTargeted Neuroplasticity Training (TNT) to Accelerate Complex Skill Learning
Kolber, BenNIH-R01Impact of Amygdala Lateralization on Processing and Modulation of Bladder Pain
Kolber, BenCommunities Foundation of TexasThe University of Texas Foundation Grant Agreement, Enhance Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Experiences at UTD (ENSURE)
Kolber, BenNIH-R61High Content Analgesic Screening from Human Nociceptors
Kolber, BenLouisiana Tech-SubProbing the Role of Serotonin in Neuropathic Pain with Flexible Carbon Microelectrode Arrays
Kolber, BenNIH-UE5Crossroads: Using Decision Making Strategies to Develop High Impact Content for Training in Rigor and Transparency
Kolber, BenUniv. of Kentucky-SUBPlanning Study for the Development of Sigma 2 Ligands as Analgesics
Kolber, BenDuquesne Univ.-SUBThe Integration of Laboratory Data with Computational 3-D Modeling to Analyze the Role of the Central Amygdala in Neuropathic Pain
Kroener, SvenNIH-R01Synaptic Changes in the Medial Prefrontal Cortex in the Development of Compulsive Alcohol Drinking
Kroener, SvenNIH-R01Vagus Nerve Stimulation Modulates Synaptic Plasticity in the Rt Prefrontal Cortex During the Extinction of Drug-Seeking
Le Prell, ColleenHenry M. Jackson FoundationFunctional Impairments in Service Members With Normal Audiometric Thresholds
Le Prell, ColleenAmerican Academy of AudiologyUse of In-Ear Dosimetry to Understand Musician’s Unique Sound Exposure (MUSE)
Le Prell, ColleenUTSW-SubawardSensory Mechanisms in Primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Lee, YuneNIH-R21Investigating the Neural Mechanisms Underlying Language Recovery through Rhythm Therapy in Aphasia
Lee, YuneNeuroscience Innovation FoundationGift-SLAM Lab
Lee, YuneDallas Symphony AssociationDallas Symphony Association
Lenert, MelissaNIH-F99Identification of Sex Differences in Monocytes and Metabolism in the Maintenance of Chronic Muscle Pain
Lesnak, JosephNIH-F32Elucidating the Role of Interferon Gamma Production and Signaling in the Generation of Neuropathic Pain in Human Dorsal Root
Lewter, LakeishaNIH-F32 Fellowship*The Impact of Amygdala CGRP Receptors on the Development of Persistent Bladder Pain
Lewter, LakeishaBurroughs Wellcome FundThe Contribution of the Left and Right Amygdala on the Development of Chronic Bladder Pain
Maguire, MandyNSFResilience and Risk in Word Inferencing and Vocabulary Growth for Grade Schoolers from Low Socioeconomic Status Homes
Maguire, MandyNSF*REU Site: Culturally Responsive Research in Developmental Science
McIntyre Rodriuez, ChristaNIH-R01Vagus Nerve Stimulation Targets Fear Pathways to Enhance Extinction of Conditioned Fear
Mills, CandiceNSFInnovating Developmental Science with an Online, Scalable Meta-Science Platform for Investigating Cognitive Development During Early Childhood
Motes, MichaelUTSWLongitudinal Continuation of TARCC Hispanic Cohort
Nguyen, LenaTSC AllianceTranslational Control Mechanisms in TSC-associated Epilepsy
O’Toole, AliceNIH-R01Human Face Representation in Deep Convolutional Neural Networks
O'Toole, AliceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)Developing a Test of Forensic Face Examiners for Demographically Diverse Faces
O'Toole, AliceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)Multi-race Face Identification Test for Professional Forensic Face Examiners: Assuring Quality Human Oversight of Machines
O'Toole, AliceJHU-SubawardRobust Person Recognition Under Extreme Acquisition Conditions
Owen, MargaretNIH/University of GeorgiaSelf-Regulation Development and the Transition to Middle School
Owen, MargaretJ. Lewis Mental Health Research FoundationPlayful Learning and Parenting Supports: Impacts of the Play With Me Program for Young Hispanic Children at Risk and Their Parents
Owen, MargaretHRSAConstruction grant for BBS Psych Center
Park, DeniseSMUThe Dallas Asthma Brain and Cognition Study
Pinkham, AmySchizophrenia Intl Research Society2022 SIRS Research Harmonisation Group Award (RHA)
Pinkham, AmyUCSD-SUBiTEST: Introspective Accuracy as a Novel Target for Functioning in Psychotic Disorders
Prager, KarenJerry M. Lewis, M.D. Mental Health Research Foundation (Formerly Timberlawn)Paving the Way to Improved Marital Well-Being
Price, TedSRA-Merck Sharp & DohmeSRA: In Situ Hybridization on Human DRG
Price, TedNIH-R01Translation Control of Pain Plasticity
Price, TedMD Anderson Cancer CenterAnatomic, Physiologic and Transcriptomic Mechanisms of Neuropathic Pain in Human DRG
Price, TedMD Anderson Cancer Center-Subaward*Validation of Fibroblast-derived PI16 as a Novel Target for Pain Treatment
Price, TedUTSW-Subaward*Mechanisms of Cough in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Transmission
Price, TedGrunenthal GmbH*IPA SRA: Testing Agreement: Insights Into the Function of PRDM12 Through Ranscriptomic Analysis of Human Neuronal Cultures Derived From DRG After Knowck-Down of PRDM12 Using ASOs
Price, Ted4E TherapeuticsSBIR: Development and Optimization of MNK Inhibitors for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
Price, TedEli Lilly & Co.Synaptic Omics of the Human Dorsal Horn
Price, TedUniversity of Washington-SubawardIdentifying Novel Therapeutic Targets for Chronic Neck Pain: RNA-Sequencing in Human Painful Atlanto-Axial Arthropathy
Price, TedAllergan Inc.IPA SRA: Evaluation of Novel Recombinant Molecules in Primary Human DRGs
Price, TedNIH-U19Human Nociceptor and Spinal Cord Molecular Signature Center
Price, TedUniv. of Cincinnati-SUBNeuromodulatory Regulation of Synaptic Plasticity in Spinal Nociceptive Circuits
Rennaker, Robert — TxBDCNIH-R01Enhancing Recovery after Chronic Bilateral Cervical Spinal Cord Injury with Targeted Plasticity Therapy
Rennaker, Robert-TxBDCSouthwestern Medical FoundationGift for Research for VNS Study for Multiple Sclerosis
Rennaker, Robert-TxBDCCommunities Foundation of TXGift for Restricted Research - Texas Biomedical Device Center - Rennaker
Rincón-Cortés, MillieNIH-K01Environmental Modulation of Maternal Behavior and Mesolimbic DA Function
Rincón-Cortés, MillieNIH-R03Impact of Early Life Adversity on Caregiving Behaviors and Reward-related Brain Function: Testing a Mechanistic Role for Corticosterone
Rodrigue, KarenNIHMechanisms and Predictors of Brain Aging in Healthy Aging, Preclinical AD and MCI
Rollins, PamTHECBFY22 Autism grant Program-Innovative Treatment Models
Rugg, MichaelNSFEffects of Age on Specificity and Control of Recollected Content
Rugg, MichaelUTSW-SubawardUsing Deep Brain Stimulation of the Parietal Cortex to Investigate the Electrophysiology of Human Episodic Memory
Rugg, MichaelNIH-R01Neural Selectivity, Retrieval-Related Reinstatement, and Age-Related Memory Decline
Rugg, MichaelUTSW-Subaward*Using Deep Brain Stimulation of the Parietal Cortex to Investigate the Electrophysiology of Human Episodic Memory
Rugg, MichaelUniversity of Arizona-Subaward*Precision and Binding as Two Dimensions of Medial Temporal Lobe Amnesia
Rugg, MichaelUTSW-SubawardAging and Disease Course: Contributions to Lifespan Neurobiology of Schizophrenia
Rugg, MichaelUTSW-SubawardBehavioral and Pharmacological Manipulation of Time Cell Activity in the Human Mesial Temporal Lobe
Sadler, KatelynNIH-R00Sickle Cell Disease Gut Dysbiosis Effects on CNS Pain Processing
Sasson, NoahUniversity of EdinburghCollaborative Agreement: Investing Information and Skill Transfer in Neurodiverse Groups Using Diffusion Chain Mehtodology: A Reolication Study
Seaman, KendraNSFPsychological Mechanisms of Skewed Decision Making Across Adulthood
Seaman, KendraNIH-R24Research Network on Decision Neuroscience and Aging
Seaman, KendraNIH-R24-Diversity SupplementDiversity Supplement-Sera Gonzales
Shembel, AdriannaUTSWIAC FY24
Small, StevenNSFAn Open Science Platform for the Neurobiology of Language Community
Small, StevenNIH-R13Society for the Neurobiology of Language Annual Meeting
Su, Pumpki LeiASLHAWord Learning from Infant-Directed Speech in Autistic Children
Thorn, CatherineNIH-R01Noradrenergic Mechanisms of Vagus Nerve Stimulation Mediated Stroke Rehabilitation
Thorn, CatherineNIH-R21Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Control of the Mesolimbic Dopamine System
Thorn, CatherineNIH-R01Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Activation of Dopaminergic Nuclei
Warner-Czyz, AndreaSub-Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoNeural Prediction to Enhance Language Outcomes in Children with Cochlear Implant
Warren, StacieNFRS SEEDNFRS: A Bayesian Interactive Longitudinal Drift-diffusion Model of Cognitive Control in Children using a Stop-signal Task: Distinguishing Effects of Anxiety on Proactive and Reactive Control
Warren, StacieStanford University-SubawardAn Integrative Framework of Cognitive Control and Reward Modulation in Children With ADHD: From Brain Dynamics to Clinical Symptoms
Warren, StacieStanford University-SubawardIntegrative Computational Models of Latent, Behavioral, and Neural Constructs in Children: A Longitudinal Developmental Big-data Approach
Wig, GaganJames McDonnell FoundationAutism Grant Program
Wig, GaganNIH-R01Socioeconomic Mediators of Adult Brain Network Resilience and Vulnerability to Cognitive Decline
Wig, GaganDuke University-SubawardResearch Network on Animal Models to Understand Social Dimensions of Aging
Yousuf, Muhammad SaadNuvoNuro Inc.-SubawardDevelopment of Positive TMEM97 Modulators for Treating Neuropathic Pain
Yousuf, Muhammad SaadNIH-R01Targeting Methylglyoxal-induced Diabetic Neuropathic Pain through the Integrated Stress Response