# NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY: Orai1-dependent calcium signaling in microglia within the prelimbic cortex regulates binge-like alcohol consumption via cytokine-mediated disruption of neural processing

**Lab Budget Score:** 25/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY |
| Location | CHICAGO, IL |
| Project | Orai1-dependent calcium signaling in microglia within the prelimbic cortex regulates binge-like alcohol consumption via cytokine-mediated disruption of neural processing |
| Project number | 1F30AA033559-01 |
| Mechanism | F30 |
| Institute | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism |
| Award | $52,143 |
| Awarded | 2026-08-27 |
| Project period | 2026-02-25 |
| UEI | KG76WYENL5K1 |

## Why this score
- Award of $52,143.

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