Crossing a frontier in cardiac fibrosis: a single-cell multi-omics approach to understanding fibroblast agency in models of heart disease [ 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2024 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Cardiovascular disease is the most serious cause of mortality and morbidity in society, with one Australian dying every 13 mins. Our focus is on cardiac fibroblasts - changeable cells that regulate the mechanical integrity of the heart, and which are key therapeutic targets in heart disease. Single cell methods have revolutionised the study of complex tissues. Here we will apply molecular assays to thousands of single heart cells to build a new conceptual framework for fighting heart disease.

Funding Amount $1,199,254

Funding Scheme Ideas Grants

Chief Investigator Prof Richard Harvey

Notes Ideas Grants