Brager, Darrin

Darrin Brager, PhD, Research Scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, studies synaptic plasticity in autism. Dr. Brager received a FRAXA Research Foundation grant in 2010 to study how ion channels are altered in Fragile X syndrome.

Channelopathies: Altered Ion Channels in Fragile X Syndrome

FRAXA Research Foundation 2006-2010 Grants • 2011 Grants • Brager, Darrin • Completed Research Grants • Disease Mechanisms • Johnston, Daniel • Treatment Targets • University of Texas at Austin September 15, 2011May 17, 2020AMPA, AMPAkines, BK channel, channelopathy, ion channel, potassium channels, TAT (Trans-Activator of Transcription)

With a $95,000 grant from FRAXA Research Foundation from 2010-2011, Dr. Daniel Johnston and Dr. Darrin Brager at the University of Texas at Austin investigated alterations in ion channels in Fragile X syndrome. They explored potential therapeutic effects of drugs which open and close these channels. Results published.