Biopolymer Conduit for Peripheral Nerve Repair [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Robert Kapsa (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Michael Murphy ,  Prof Geoffrey Spinks ,  Prof Gordon Wallace

Brief description Each year more than one million people in the US alone suffer serious nerve injury significantly impairing quality of life and costing more than US$7 billion. This research will develop nerve conduits based on polymers and the natural constituents of nerve to provide an alternative to the current practice of nerve grafting. It is envisaged that this conduit will provide an effective platform for nerve repair and will expedite the development of regenerative platforms for other neural tissues.

Funding Amount $AUD 626,483.71

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant