Disruption of proteolytic cascades in the skin:towards halting the atopic march [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Jonathan Harris (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Alain Hovnanian ,  Prof Judith Clements ,  Prof Zee Upton

Brief description There are over 3000 named skin disorders which range in severity from the trivial including acne, to life threatening such as skin cancer. Many skin diseases result from a lack of control over the way the skin maintains itself. Cutting the connections that hold cells together is key to balancing loss of skin cells with their continuous replacement. This project focuses on making compounds to block skin cell shedding with the longer term aim of producing novel drugs to treat skin disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 388,601.80

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant