Determining the pathobiology of human sarcomeric myopathies using zebrafish [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Robert Bryson-Richardson (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Kristen Nowak ,  Prof Nigel Laing ,  Prof Peter Currie

Brief description Laing muscular dystrophy and ACTA1 congenital muscular dystrophy are severe muscle diseases with high morbidity. We will create zebrafish strains that carry these diseases and use these to understand the causes of muscle failure and investigate possible areas of treatment for these conditions.

Funding Amount $AUD 509,541.97

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant