LA EPSCoR, NSF - "Micro/Nano Technologies: Neural Signaling Research"
(Team 3 of 3; 2001 -2004)
NSF/LEQSF(2001-04)-RII-01, EPSCoR, National Science FoundationM

This project is one of three arms of a nine-university consortium on micro- and nano-scale technology that aims to generate novel tools to define communication among neurons, and to design strategies to manipulate intra- and intercellular functions.

COBRE - " Mentoring Neuroscience in Louisiana " (2002-2007)
Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), National Institutes of Health

This is a partnership of four Louisiana institutions to promote faculty development through research to develop a critical mass of competitive extramurally funded investigators, enhance infrastructure for neuroscience r esearch through the development of core research modules, and provide mentoring to young faculty.