The focus will be on
Aim 1. The objective is to submit a paper that will elucidate the role of Sacsin and EndoB2 in dendritic spines that will include our BioID results.
Aim 2. We will explore if a neuronal polarity defect in cytoskeletal protein trafficking might also be an important aspect of
ARSACS pathophysiology.
Duration: One year
Grant $80,000
Contact
Dr. Bernard Brais
Dr. Bernard Brais, co-director of the neuromuscular group of the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
3801 University Street Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2B4
Tel:(514)-398-3334; Email: bernard.brais@mcgill.ca