Does adult vitamin D deficiency increase vulnerability to social stress resulting in altered brain function? [ 2015 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Thomas Burne (Principal investigator) ,  Prof John McGrath

Brief description We propose that first generation migrants exposed to both psychosocial stress and hypovitaminosis D may be less able to buffer stress-related adverse brain outcomes. Our hypothesis is that combined effects of both adult hypovitaminosis D, with the lack of its neuroprotective properties, and the neurochemical effects of social stress will result in an increase in schizophrenia-related behaviours. There is an urgent need for novel animal models based on the epidemiology of schizophrenia.

Funding Amount $319,776.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant