Etiological Role of Parasitic Exposure and Familial Susceptibility in Nodding Syndrome-Related Epilepsies
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Funding Fogarty Program
International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Etiological Role of Parasitic Exposure and Familial Susceptibility in Nodding Syndrome-Related Epilepsies
Principal Institution
University of California Los Angeles
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Mazumder, Rajarshi
Project Contact Information
Email:
rmazumder@mednet.ucla.edu
Year(s) Awarded
2022–2027
Country
Regional - Sub-Saharan Africa
Project Description
Despite the high burden of epilepsies in sub-Saharan Africa, many commonly occurring epilepsies remain understudied and poorly characterized. This project focuses on improving our understanding of the role of host genetics and its relationship to exposure to
Onchocerca volvulus, a commonly occurring parasite, in the manifestation of epilepsy. Advances from these studies will provide mechanistic insights into epileptogenesis of acquired epilepsies and new targets for developing preventive measures.
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