Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1024350]Researchers: Dr Rachael Richardson (Principal investigator) , Dr Andrew Wise , Prof Robert Shepherd , Prof Stephen O'Leary
Brief description This proposal aims to study the clinical feasibility and safety of gene therapy in the guinea pig cochlea for preventing progressive hearing loss and restoring hearing. Two cell survival genes (GDNF and BDNF) will be studied for preserving sensory (hair) cells and hearing nerves, while a gene called Atoh1 will be investigated for its ability to regenerate new hair cells and restore hearing after the onset of progressive hearing loss.
Funding Amount $AUD 549,848.39
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 1024350
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1024350
