# DUKE UNIVERSITY: Use of C. elegans as a model to study Wallerian degeneration

**Lab Budget Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | DUKE UNIVERSITY |
| Location | DURHAM, NC |
| Project | Use of C. elegans as a model to study Wallerian degeneration |
| Project number | 1R56NS148124-01 |
| Mechanism | R56 |
| Institute | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
| Award | $565,250 |
| Awarded | 2026-09-17 |
| Project period | 2026-09-21 to 2027-08-31 |
| UEI | TP7EK8DZV6N5 |

## Why this score
- Award of $400K or more.
- Research or center grant: supplies, instruments and services budget.

Source: NIH RePORTER (newly awarded projects) (https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11631658). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:16:24.961Z.
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