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Project Number: | IK2RX002010-01A1 |
| Title: | Identification and treatment of brain regions causing post-traumatic headache |
| Principal Investigator: | Levi P Sowers |
| Location: | Iowa City, IA |
| Congressional District Code: | 2 |
| Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
| Project Period: | January 2016 - December 2020 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $50,014 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$948,077 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Objective: A major objective of this proposal is to train Dr. Sowers to become an independent translational neuroscientist in the VA system. To accomplish this, he has prepared a research plan that will allow training in state-of-the-art optogenetic techniques to address a major issue facing Veterans, post-traumatic headache. Veterans returning from active duty are at an increased risk for post-traumatic headache that includes migraine. U.S. military... |