NIH-FUNDED RESEARCH
In addition to our commercial operations, Xona Microfluidics performs NIH-funded research within our state-of-the-art research lab. We believe focusing on research together with our commercial activities is critical for our success.
Current projects:
Grant #: R21NS109750 Taylor (PI) 04/2020-03/2022
Funding agency: NINDS
Title: The influence of axonal ER on retrograde synapse loss following axon damage
The goal of this project is to investigate calcium-dependent axon-to-soma signaling following axotomy that causes somatic ER changes and synapse loss.
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Completed projects:
Grant #: R41NS108895 Taylor (PI) 09/2018-08/2020
Funding agency: NINDS
Title: A user-friendly microfluidic chip for anti-epileptogenic drug screening
The goal of this grant is to develop a new anti-epileptogenic drug screen using Xona’s patented platform technology.
Grant #: R42MH097377 Taylor (PI) 05/2013-09/2019
Funding agency: NIMH
Title: A user-friendly scalable microfluidic platform for enhanced neuron-cell culture
The goal of this grant is to develop user-friendly and robust technology for neuron-cell culture including the development of novel technology for human stem cell-derived neurons and to examine and manipulate synapses.
For more information visit: https://projectreporter.nih.gov/Reporter_Viewsh.cfm?sl=10EDCF084D88D0862780BC8A519C3F05