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Study of the dual role of the glial response in neuroinflammation associated with Zika virus-induced fetal microcephaly.

  • Funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
  • Total publications:0 publications

Grant number: 521161

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Key facts

  • Disease

    Zika virus disease, Congenital infection caused by Zika virus

  • Start & end year

    2025

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $1,043.22

  • Funder

    Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

  • Principal Investigator

    Olus Uyar

  • Research Location

    Canada

  • Lead Research Institution

    INRS - (Québec, QC)

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Pathogen: natural history, transmission and diagnostics

  • Research Subcategory

    Pathogen morphology, shedding & natural history

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Unspecified

  • Vulnerable Population

    Unspecified

  • Occupations of Interest

    Unspecified

Abstract

The Zika virus can cause serious problems in fetal brain development, such as microcephaly. This condition is often caused by the destruction of fetal brain cells. Our study focuses on how brain cells respond to this infection. We use advanced techniques to understand how these cells-particularly glial cells-react and contribute to brain damage. This research could help us better understand the underlying mechanisms and find new solutions for treating the disease.