Genomic medicine: Predictors of refractory ulcerative colitis and its response to treatment [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Graham Radford-Smith (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Peter Bampton ,  Prof Grant Montgomery ,  Prof Ian Lawrance ,  Prof Jane Andrews

Brief description Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a major form of inflammatory bowel disease, affecting over 35,000 Australians. Symptoms include bleeding from the anus, tummy pain, and diarrhoea. There is a 1 in 4 risk of needing major surgery for UC. Our study will use current genetic techniques to classify patients according to the severity of their colitis, and their response to treatments. This will allow clinicians to personalize medical treatment far more effectively from the outset of a patients’ disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 879,048.33

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant