Defining the role of VEGF and vascular formation in craniofacial development [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Quenten Schwarz (Principal investigator)

Brief description Aberrant neural crest cell development gives rise to common congenital malformations such as cleft lip and/or palate and cardiac outflow tract defects that effect over 1% of all births. As the aetiology of these disorders are largely unknown it is critical to understand the cell and molecular mechanisms coordinating NCC development such that alternative therapies may be devised to target the underlying pathological defects and to provide definitive diagnostic / prognostic tools.

Funding Amount $AUD 636,417.23

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant