Centre for Research Excellence in Speech and Language Neurobiology (CRE-SLANG) [ 2017 - 2022 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Angela Morgan (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Michael Hildebrand ,  Prof Alan Connelly ,  Prof David Amor ,  Prof Ingrid Scheffer
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Brief description Half a million Australian children have a speech/language disorder, tripling their changes of poor academic outcomes, limited employment options and social isolation. Current speech therapy is limited, focusing on symptoms and ignoring evidence on underlying aetiologies. By identifying and translating findings on new genes and brain pathways leading to speech and language disorders, we will transform detection, diagnosis, prognosis and genetic counselling of affected children and their families.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,554,486.94

Funding Scheme Centres of Research Excellence

Notes Centre of Research Excellence - Clinical