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Neuroimmune Cross-Talk – NICT
NOTE: Starts with the October 2026 Council round submission dates ( Cycle I due dates). This study section was evaluated as part of CSR’s ENQUIRE process to align study sections with advances in science. Learn more about ENQUIRE .
Dr. Mariam Zaka
Scientific Review Officer
NICT reviews applications to study the involvement of neuroimmune central-peripheral cross-talk and neuroinflammatory aspects involved in risk, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, progression, prognosis, biomarkers, and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Most studies use in vitro and in vivo systems, including human cellular models and tissues, and other model organisms (vertebrate and invertebrate) to study basic biological mechanisms underlying human neurological disorders.
Topics
- Role of neuron/glia, central-peripheral interactions, organ system interactions in mechanisms underlying neurological function and disorders.
- Role of CNS/peripheral organs interactions in mechanisms underlying neurological function and disorders.
- Neuroendocrine, hormonal imbalance/dysfunctions in mechanisms underlying neurological function and disorders.
- Involvement of microbiome -brain axis in mechanisms underlying neurological function and disorders.
- Inflammatory biomarkers of neuroimmune cross-talk and CSF-neuronal interface.
- Therapeutical development targeting neuroimmune and neuroinflammation mechanisms and pathways.