May 5, 2026

MU IDSI Core Faculty Dr. Ai-Ling Lin received $3.4 NIH grant studying Gut and Brain Health

One researcher from the University of Missouri School of Medicine has received a $3.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue her work studying how the gut may influence Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), the most common form of dementia. Recent studies suggest that the degeneration leading to AD may be related to imbalances in gut health. “The gut microbiome is home to trillions of bacteria that help regulate many aspects of our health,” grant recipient Ai-Ling Lin said. “That variety of bacteria supports healthy gut function. When that balance is disrupted, it may send signals that affect the…