What Causes Attention Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder? [ 2019 - ]

Research Grant

Brief description Autism spectrum disorder involves abnormal brain maturation, cognition and behaviour, and affects over 1% of Australians. We are using a mouse model expressing a gene mutation that causes ASD in humans. We will define the cause of abnormal cognitive processes and specific behaviours in ASD, at the level of specific cell populations and molecules in the brain. This project will provide new insights into brain changes that cause ASD, and identify targets for the development of new treatments.

Funding Amount $571,890.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant