DISSECTING THE ROLE OF NEUROLIGINS IN COGNITION [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Jess Nithianantharajah (Principal investigator)

Brief description Problems in learning, memory and other complex mental processes are common to many brain disorders. This project will study the impact of mutations on a family of genes reported in autism and schizophrenia, on complex cognitive behaviours using novel behavioural technologies. This will not only shed fundamental insights into the specific mental processes regulated by these genes and their role in disease, but importantly provide novel targets for the development of therapies.

Funding Amount $AUD 526,767.37

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant