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Project Number: | IK6BX005714-01 |
| Title: | BLRD Research Career Scientist Award Application |
| Principal Investigator: | Robert E. Strecker |
| Location: | Brockton, MA |
| Congressional District Code: | 7 |
| Research Service: | Biomedical Laboratory R&D |
| Project Period: | April 2021 - March 2026 |
| FY 2023 Funding Amount: | $195,156 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$978,471 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Sleep loss and sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea) lead to excessive daytime sleepiness and impaired attention & cognition. The symptoms of sleep disturbance are now recognized as major contributors to accident rates and decreased workplace productivity. Attention, concentration, and cognitive problems are also a major feature of other disorders that are prevalent in US veterans – e.g., TBI, PTSD, Alzheimer's disease, depression, substance use disorder, and schizophrenia. Understanding the brain... |