Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP140100284

Funded Activity Summary

A study of the interrelationships between drug release and polymer biodegradation of novel drug-polymer conjugates (DPCs). This project involves a comprehensive investigation of novel polyurethane based drug-polymer conjugates. A variety of components will be scrutinised using a modular approach for assembling the drug conjugated devices, resulting in different polymer biodegradation characteristics, drug release rates and physical properties. The project aims to provide key knowledge about the inter-relationships between the key elements so that each can be precisely tailored to meet the specific requirements of a particular biological site and drug. Ultimately, this study intends to lead to the production of new drug-carrier polymer devices suitable for the treatment of illnesses and diseases.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 03-10-2014

End Date: 30-06-2017

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $450,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry | Synthesis of Materials | Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry not elsewhere classified | Nanochemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Human Pharmaceutical Treatments (e.g. Antibiotics) |

Other Keywords

Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences | Human Pharmaceutical Treatments (e.g. Antibiotics) | Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry | Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry not elsewhere classified | Nanochemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry | Synthesis of Materials

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