Axonal regeneration and degeneration: cellular and molecular mechanisms [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Massimo Hilliard (Principal investigator)

Brief description Understanding how to repair of nerve damage following a traumatic injury, a vascular accident, or a degenerative condition, is essential to develop novel effective treatments. We have identified, in a simple genetic model system, the molecular mechanisms that allow a transected nerve to be repaired by reattachment of its two separated fragments. This 'axonal fusion' process is a highly promising innovative approach that can be exploited to restore the original neuronal circuit.

Funding Amount $622,655.00

Funding Scheme Research Fellowships

Notes Research Fellowship