Research Support
Faculty research is supported by the NIH, NSF, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Institute, PA Department of Health, as well as foundations, companies and philanthropic
donations. The Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging provides funding for research through its peer-reviewed grant program. Internal funding
for small-scale research projects is provided by PCOM's Division of Research.
Recent Grants
NIH - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Generation and characterization of a zebrafish model of spinal-bulbar muscular atrophy
NIH - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Anti-osteogenic functions of lipocalin2, an innate immune protein, during autoimmune
arthritis
National Science Foundation
Evolution and development of the hominoid wrist
Mechanisms of growth plate patterning revealed by natural variation in mammalian ossification
American Heart Association
Reelin signaling in coronary vessel formation
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Proximal and distal factors differentiating success versus failure among first-time
test-takers of COMLEX I
Anonymous Donors
Defining the mechanism whereby Myo/Nog cells protect neurons in the retina and brain
Refining technology to target Myo/Nog cells in the lens to prevent posterior capsule
opacification