Glycine Transport Inhibitors for the Treatment of Pain [ 2018 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Robert Vandenberg (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Renae Ryan ,  Dr Megan O'Mara ,  Prof Macdonald Christie ,  Prof Michael Murray

Brief description Chronic pain is particularly difficult to treat. Whilst currently used opioid drugs are effective in acute pain, they are either ineffective in chronic pain or have considerable side effects. In this project we will develop a new class of analgesics that have a different mechanism of action to traditional analgesics. It is hoped that these new drugs will provide long term pain relief without debilitating side effects.

Funding Amount $AUD 936,591.25

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant