Novel Apolipoprotein A-I Mimetic Peptides: A Research Tool And A Therapeutic Agent To Study And Treat Atherosclerosis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$266,387.00
Summary
Drugs affecting lipid metabolism have revolutionized the treatment of heart diseases. There is, however, an urgent need for further reduction of high remaining risk. A most promising direction is increasing levels of _good cholesterol�. A new type of such therapy are simple compounds mimicking structure of good cholesterol. We have synthesized new such compounds that are even more active than good cholesterol. Now we will test these compounds in animals and in clinical trial.
What Characterises Influential Population-oriented Public Health Policy Research In Australia?
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$447,174.00
Summary
This project examines the characteristics of Australian research and researchers whose work is judged to be influential in influencing public health policy in 6 areas: tobacco control, cancer screening, injury prevention, cardiovascular disease prevention, illicit drugs and alcohol control. The project involves work with both researchers and those who are in positions to advocate and enact policy (politicians, government officials, journalists, public health agencies).