Primary Recipient

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE

Amount

$995,615.00

Award Date

9/17/2009

Administering Agency

Health and Human Services, Department of / National Institutes of Health

CDFA Number

93.701

CDFA Program Title

Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support

Description

Damage to inner ear hair cells is a leading cause of human deafness and balance disorders and affects >10% of the world's population. Mammals cannot regenerate their hair cells. However, birds (and other lower vertebrates) can regenerate these cells. This

Recipients Connected to Award

Recipient	Role	Amount
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE	Primary recipient	$798,195.00
RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA	Sub-recipient	$98,710.00
RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA	Sub-recipient	$98,710.00