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SK Channels

Therapeutics / Small MoleculeOngoing, early-stage preclinical discovery (per CerebrumDAO's project page)

A small-molecule positive allosteric modulator of SK (small-conductance calcium-activated potassium) channels, targeting spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 and essential tremor.

The science

Problem

Ataxia and tremor disorders linked to SK-channel dysfunction.

Approach

Licensed small-molecule modulator technology; exclusive patent license from Chapman University per CerebrumDAO's page.

Why CerebrumDAO supported it

Not publicly documented beyond the project page's milestone plan (replication study, lead optimization, preclinical candidate).

Researchers & founders

  • Peter Groenen, PhD (Project Lead / Principal Investigator, per CerebrumDAO's page)
  • Dr. Maryna Polyakova (Science Lead)
  • Brian Magierski (CEO)

Organizations

  • Chapman University (exclusive patent license, per CerebrumDAO's page)

Sources

Last reviewed: 2026-07-22