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Citicoline and deoxyglucose as new molecular imaging probes of DNP hyperpolarized MRI for cancer and neuroimaging (Hyperpolarized MRI)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Oct 31, 2018,

Radioactively labeled deoxyglucose and choline are the leading molecular imaging probes for positron emission tomography (PET). The clinical applications for this imaging modality include brain function, cardiac imaging, and inflammation, along with oncological applications which are taking the lead. The radiation exposure associated with these examinations is limiting the use of this powerful tec ...
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"King of hearts, joints and lungs; periodontal pathogens as etiologic factor in RA, CVD and COPD and their impact on treatment strategies." (TRIGGER)

Start date: Apr 1, 2013, End date: Mar 31, 2017,

"Extensive clinical and epidemiological data clearly shows that chronic periodontal disease (PD), the most prevalent infectious inflammatory disease of mankind, is strongly linked to systemic inflammatory diseases such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD) , rheumatoid arthritis (RA) , and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . Taking into account that up to 30% of the adult population worldwid ...
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Training network for next generation vaccinologists (VACTRAIN)

Start date: Nov 1, 2012, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

Vaccines are the most cost-effective health interventions available (WHO). The impact of vaccination on the health of the world’s population cannot be overstressed. Vaccinolgy is the multidisciplinary discipline of developing vaccine interventions it combines knowledge from basic sciences, medical sciences, public health and social sciences. Ideally a vaccinologists would be able to have a general ...
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Molecular mechanism of calcium entry in the immune system (Cav in Immune System)

Start date: Jun 1, 2011, End date: May 31, 2015,

T-lymphocytes require calcium entry though the plasma membrane for their activation and function. Recently, several routes for calcium entry through the T cell plasma membrane after activation have been described. These include CRAC channels (Calcium Release of Activated Channels), TRP channels (Transient Receptor Potential) and inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors (IP3R). Herein we are proposin ...
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Genetics of mitral valve prolapse (MVP-GEN)

Start date: Jun 1, 2011, End date: May 31, 2015,

Background: Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is one of the most common valvular heart disorders. Twenty percent of MVP patients will develop severe complications, including congestive heart failure, endocarditis, atrial arrhythmias, embolic events and even sudden death. MVP is the most common cause of mitral regurgitation requiring surgical repair, however, very little is known about its etiology. MV ...
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Orientation and disorientation in health and disease (Orientation)

Start date: Jun 1, 2013, End date: May 31, 2015,

Orientation in space, time, and person is the essence of the behaving self, and the bedrock of neurological and psychiatric mental status examination. States of disorientation may be the hallmark manifestation of several neuropsychiatric disorders. Despite orientation’s central role in health and disease, orientation has almost never been a subject for neuroscientific research. Consequently, there ...
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ONLINE PORTAL FOR E-LEARNING AND SUPPORTING SOCIAL INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DYSLEXIA (LITERACY)

Start date: Mar 1, 2012, End date: Feb 28, 2015,

The objective of the LITERACY project is to create an advanced online portal, which will aid both dyslexic youths and adults. The Portal will provide personalized e-learning programs, useful tools and methods for helping people with dyslexia to improve their abilities in reading, writing and then function in society. The Portal will also provide entry to an accessible online community of peers. Em ...
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Role of TAM signaling in Retinal Homeostasis (TAM in AMD)

Start date: Jun 1, 2010, End date: May 31, 2014,

Macular and retinal degeneration are common blinding conditions which affect approximately 30% of individuals aged 75 years, and pose considerable socioeconomic burden. Lack of the daily phagocytosis of photoreceptor outer segments (POS) by Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) cells is the basis of such retinal degeneration (RD). This proposal aims to characterize the role of TAM receptor Tyrosine Kin ...
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