Dierssen, Mara PhD

The proposed research is relevant to public health because it will identify molecular regulators that underlie comorbidities in Down syndrome, which will offer insights into the development of therapeutic treatments that target these conditions. It will also provide molecular and cellular insights into other neurological disorders, such as intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, and ASD. Thus, the proposed research is relevant to NIH’s mission because it is expected to develop fundamental knowledge that will help to reduce the burdens of disease and disability.