Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/631414]
Researchers:
Prof David Pow
(Principal investigator)
,
A/Pr Nigel Barnett
,
Dr Barbara Lingwood
,
Dr Kathryn Buller
,
Dr Stella Bjorkman
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Brief description Lack of oxygen is a common problem for newborn infants, ocurring during events such as a difficult labour, and can lead to brain damage. We have discovered that a protein in the brain which normally removes ammonia (a toxic product of metabolism) is rapidly lost after a brief period of low oxygen. We propose that a build up of ammonia in the brain may be a key damaging event in hypoxia-related brain injury, and that it will be ameniable to therapeutic intervention.
Funding Amount $AUD 523,804.09
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 631414
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/631414