Bassell, Gary

Gary Bassell, Professor and Chair at Emory University, researches the critical functions of mRNA proteins and their role in neurodegenerative and development disorders.

Characterization and Modulation of microRNAs in Fragile X Syndrome

FRAXA Research Foundation 2022 Grants • Bassell, Gary • Current Research Grants • Disease Mechanisms • Emory University • Kosti, Adam • Treatment Targets ,
Characterization and Modulation of microRNAs in Fragile X Syndrome

Could microRNAs be a new path to treatment of Fragile X syndrome? MicroRNAs are disrupted in Fragile X, and so this team will work to understand what is going wrong and explore ways to correct it with drugs which directly target microRNAs.

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Genetic and Pharmacologic Manipulation of PI3K Activity in FXS: Assessing Potential Therapeutic Value

FRAXA Research Foundation 2011 Grants • 2012 Grants • Bassell, Gary • Completed Research Grants • Disease Mechanisms • Emory University • FRAXA Research Grants • Gross, Christina • Muddashetty, Ravi • Treatment Targets , ,
Genetic and Pharmacologic Manipulation of PI3K Activity in FXS: Assessing Potential Therapeutic Value

With a $90,000 grant from the FRAXA Research Foundation, Dr. Gary Bassell and his team at Emory University explored the PI3K/mTOR signaling complex in FXS via genetic and pharmacologic rescue approaches, to reduce the enzymatic function of specific components of this complex pathway in an FXS mouse model.

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