Using astrocytes to protect the brain from injury: Investigating mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/569868

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Brain damage caused by hypoxia (lack of oxygen) is a common problem in babies and can lead to outcomes ranging from cerebral palsy to death. We have a limited understanding of the mechanisms that cause damage, and thus very limited treatments. This project will investigate the role of cells called astrocytes in brain injury and identify novel therapeutic strategies to prevent or reverse brain damage. The outcomes of this research will ultimately lead to new treatments for hypoxic brain injury.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $374,310.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical infection agents (incl. prions)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Astrocytes | Cytoskeleton | Glia-neuron relationship | Hypoxia | Perinatal brain damage

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