Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1022410]Researchers: Prof Hugh Barrett (Principal investigator) , A/Pr Sally Mccormick , Dr Dick Chan , Dr Esther Ooi , Prof Gerald Watts
Brief description High postmeal lipid levels and fatty liver occurs commonly in Type 2 Diabetes and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition to the standard risk factors of triglycerides and cholesterol, other factors, including a small protein called Lp(a) increase cardiovascular disease risk. Few therapies reduce Lp(a) and this study will examine the effect of niacin on reducing the concentration of this protein. A positive result may expand treatment choices for diabetics in reducing the risk of heart disease.
Funding Amount $AUD 367,864.08
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 1022410
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1022410