Research at The Goyal Lab has been supported by competitive national and international funding programmes spanning molecular medicine, kinase biology, neurodegeneration, host–pathogen interactions, reproductive biology, and research infrastructure. These awards have enabled investigator-led research, collaborative programmes, and the development of experimental and computational capabilities within the laboratory.
Current and Recent Funding
Core Research Grant
2023–2026 · Principal Investigator
Research on amyloidogenic cofilins and their relevance to neurodegenerative disease, including Alzheimer’s disease.
IRHPA Research Infrastructure Programme
2022–2027 · Co-Principal Investigator
Institutional research-infrastructure support for advanced biomedical and infectious-disease research.
BUILDER Programme
2021–2026 · Group Leader II
Biotechnology research-capacity and infrastructure development supporting interdisciplinary molecular and cellular research.
FIST Programme
2021–2025 · Coordinator
Research-infrastructure support for strengthening departmental experimental capabilities.
Completed Research Projects
Sponsored Research Project
2021–2024 · Principal Investigator
Research addressing STK35L1 biology in the context of malaria and host–pathogen interactions.
Sponsored Research Project
2017–2021 · Principal Investigator
Research on lysophosphatidic acid and sphingosine-1-phosphate signaling in placental development and pregnancy-associated biology.
Earlier International and Institutional Support
- Friedrich-Baur-Stiftung Instrument Grants — 2006–2007 and 2007–2008.
- FöFoLe Junior Project Leader Grant for Young Scientists — 2007–2008.
- FöFoLe, “Molecular and System Biology for Medicine” — 2009–2010.
- University of Greifswald intramural research support — 2010–2013.
This page highlights selected competitive research and infrastructure support associated with the laboratory and its research programme.