FundING AGENCIES AND SOCIETIES
We're grateful for their generous support for our science.
Current support
National Eye Institute / NIH · 1K99EY037780 · 2026–2031
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)
“Mechanisms of axoglial interactions at the paranodal junction.” Supports the transition to independent research on axon–glia molecular organization and myelin biology, including the R00 phase as the Ding Lab opens at MUSC.
Medical University of South Carolina · 2027–current
Institutional Support
The Department of Neuroscience at MUSC is a rapidly growing community with an excellent training environment for neuroscience students, trainees, and scientists interested in research across molecular, cellular, systems, and behavioral levels.
The outstanding core facilities at MUSC also support our novel tool development with state-of-the-art instruments and strong expertise in spatial proteomics, lipidomics, transcriptomics, and advanced in vivo imaging.
Leading edge fellow program · 2025–current
Leading Edge Fellow (2025)
Xiaoyun is a 2025 Leading Edge Fellow and receives ongoing support and mentorship on career development, mentorship, and leadership.
Past support
National Multiple Sclerosis Society · TA-2403-42997 · $617,993 · 2025–2030
NMSS Career Transition Fellowship
“Dissecting oligodendroglial contribution to axoglial interactions during myelin development and repair.” This disease-focused career transition award supported additional postdoctoral training before transitioning to independence. Although this award was relinquished in 2026, we are continuing our efforts to understand the basic biological mechanisms underlying multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases.
interNational society for neurochemistry · 2023
ISN-ESN Travel Award
This award supported the attendance of the 2023 ISN-ESN meeting in Porto, Portugal.
American society for neurochemistry · 2020
YIEE Award
The Young Investigator Educational Enhancement (YIEE) award supported the attendance of the 2020/2021 ASN meeting.
americas committee for treatment and research in multiple sclerosis · 2020
Young Scientist Summit
This annual educational program hosted by the ACTRIMS is designed to bridge the gap between bench and bedside research on MS.
Support the lab
Philanthropic gifts and collaborative awards help us develop shared tools such as OASIS, train the next generation of glial biologists, and pursue high-risk questions at the axon–glia interface. To discuss partnership opportunities, please get in touch.
Ding Lab · Axon–Glia Interactions