Deciphering Signalling Pathways Regulating Iron Homeostasis [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof V. Nathan Subramaniam (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Daniel Wallace ,  Prof Wanjin Hong

Brief description Iron overload and anaemia are two of the most significant health problems affecting humans. Understanding how the body regulates iron levels is key to our understanding of these disorders and to the future development of new therapies. This research is aimed at understanding how a hormone produced in the liver called hepcidin that maintains iron balance is regulated. This research may lead to novel therapies aimed at correcting the iron balance in conditions of iron overload or anaemia.

Funding Amount $AUD 407,402.22

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant