Deciphering the mechanisms underlying LRP-mediated axon guidance [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Lisa Foa (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Robert Gasperini ,  Prof Adrian West

Brief description Nerve damage can develop post injury or disease and are often very debilitating, slow to heal and cause increased pain. Our work aims to examine a new class of molecules that we show can activate selected fat-receptors on nerve cells to guide the growth of regenerating nerves. We will determine how these receptors function with the aim of developing a novel class of therapeutics directed at healing nerve damage.

Funding Amount $AUD 370,659.58

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant