The Australian Childhood Diabetes DNA Repository [ 2006 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Grant Morahan (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Frank Christiansen (Inactive - Retired) ,  Prof Kim Donaghue ,  Prof Peter Colman ,  Prof Timothy Jones

Brief description Childhood diabetes [both type 1- and young type 2-] is increasing alarmingly. Diabetes prevention will be a great benefit via both a healthier population and relief to the national health budget. To develop targeted preventive treatments we first need to identify genetic risk factors, requiring access to a large number of samples. We will establish a national Repository which will make DNA available to all qualified Australian researchers enhancing their ability to identify causes of diabetes.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,195,375.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Enabling Grants

Notes Enabling Grant