Brain pathways for heat defence [ 2010 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Michael Mckinley (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Robin Mcallen

Brief description This project aims to discover the nervous pathways and mechanisms in the brain that control body temperature. We hope to identify the nerve cells in the brain that detect increases in the core temperature of the body and determine the nervous pathways that project from them to increase blood flow to the skin when we become hot. This research may lead to a better understanding of heat exhaustion which is especially dangerous to the elderly.

Funding Amount $AUD 354,715.88

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant