How are axons guided to their targets in the developing nervous system? [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Geoffrey Goodhill (Principal investigator)

Brief description Many neurodevelopmental disorders are probably the result of wiring defects. In this project we will use new technologies to study how growing nerve fibres are steered to their targets during development, and use this data to create new mathematical models which can predict which way nerve fibres should grow in different situations. This will advance our understanding of the mechanisms underlying both normal and abnormal brain development.

Funding Amount $329,644.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant