Axonal degeneration and regeneration in glaucoma [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Glyn Chidlow (Principal investigator) ,  Dr John Wood ,  Prof Robert Casson

Brief description Glaucoma is a progressive, poorly understood blinding disease with limited treatment options. It is characterised by the death of the nerve cells in the eye whose fibres form the optic nerve. Results obtained in the current proposal will lead to a better understanding of key features of the early stages of the disease and, additionally, will explore the potential of a novel therapeutic approach based on regeneration of damaged nerve fibres within the optic nerve.

Funding Amount $AUD 430,360.80

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant