Understanding the role of meningeal barriers in brain immune privilege. This project investigates how the arachnoid barrier in the meninges supports immune privilege, protecting the brain from inflamm

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Understanding the role of meningeal barriers in brain immune privilege. This project investigates how the arachnoid barrier in the meninges supports immune privilege, protecting the brain from inflammatory damage. This project will explore arachnoid barrier function and dysfunction to open up a new frontier that unravels the fundamental principles that regulate neuro-immune interactions to safeguard the brain. This interdisciplinary study will offer paradigm-shifting insights into the communication between the nervous and immune systems, transforming our understanding of how the immune system and nervous system interact. These findings will pave the way to harness these protective mechanisms, with future applications that will help protect brain health and preserve brain function during healthy aging.. Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships. Field: 3109 - Zoology. Lead: Dr Leon Smyth