Genome-wide association study (GWAS) for juvenile-onset myopia and its component measures to identify molecular pathways to prevent myopia [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Mackey (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Alex Hewitt ,  A/Pr Craig Pennell ,  A/Pr Stuart Macgregor ,  Prof Christopher Hammond
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Brief description We will examine 2,000 young adults from the Western Australian Raine Cohort at the Lions Eye Institute / University of Western Australia. Ocular data will be collected relating to myopia (short-sightedness) and will be combined with extensive previous childhood and genetic research data collected on the Cohort, to investigate the genetic and environmental factors predisposing to myopia. This will assist in understanding the factors leading to myopia.

Funding Amount $AUD 495,364.30

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant