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\nRobert O\u2019Hagan<\/strong> \u2022 Biology
\nEnhancement of Cytoskeletal Dynamics and Motor Transport by Manipulation of Post-Translational Microtubule Glutamylation to Maximize Neuroregeneration<\/em>
\nNew Jersey Department of Health
\n$14,460
\nDr. Robert O\u2019Hagan\u2019s project will focus how neurons regulate their microtubule (MT) cytoskeletons using post-translational modifications to fine-tune cytoskeletal stability and microtubule-based motor traffic. The two-part project will address 1) elucidating the molecular pathways by which MT glutamylation regulates cytoskeletal stability and kinesin-based motor transport, using the powerful genetic methods available in the microscopic roundworm C. elegans; and 2) translating this research to an established rodent model of spinal cord injury to test how genes we identify in C. elegans work in mammals.\u00a0 The overall goal of this research is to discover new molecules that can be targeted therapeutically to enhance regeneration of injured neurons.
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\nJennifer Robinson<\/strong> \u2022 Center of Pedagogy
\nCarolina Gonzalez<\/strong> \u2022 Center of Pedagogy
\nGeraldine Koch<\/strong> \u2022 Center of Pedagogy
\nRecruiting Teachers of Color<\/em>
\nNew Jersey Department of Education
\n$375,000
\nAwarded with a two-year grant, the Center of Pedagogy\u2019s \u201cRecruiting Teachers of Color\u201d program will focus to recruit, prepare, support and place a diverse pool of teacher candidates that better reflect the diversity of New Jersey\u2019s student population. MSU will commit to recruit candidates of color to teach in urban schools.
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\nJohn Siekierka<\/strong> \u2022 Chemistry and Biochemistry
\nCelegene Corporation Sponsored Research Agreement: Development of Anti-Parasitic Drugs – Supplement<\/em>
\nCelegene Corporation
\n$128,935
\nWith further support from the Celgene Corporation, Dr. John Siekierka will continue to provide as much mechanistic detail as they can on drug action and perform phenotypic screenings of parasites using Celgene compounds through the year of 2019. Dr. Siekierka and his team will also continue to perform a variety of imaging studies, confocal microscopy, EM and TEM to characterize drug-induced morphological changes.
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