Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Neurodegenerative disease and the neuronal response to trauma [ 2008 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Tracey Dickson (Principal investigator)

Brief description Brain and spinal cord injury are major causes of death and disability, with degenerative diseases similarly affecting large proportions of the population. The singular objective of my research proposal is to increase our understanding of the molecular and cellular processes by which nerve cells respond to trauma and diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and to identify new therapeutic approaches aimed at encouraging the repair of damaged cells.

Funding Amount $AUD 406,264.11

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF