Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/509184]
Researchers:
Dr Jim Stankovich
(Principal investigator)
,
A/Pr Brian Tait
,
Dr Michael Varney
,
Dr Rob Heard
,
Dr Sharon Browning
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Brief description There is no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), but a person's genetic make-up can influence their susceptibility to developing MS and the symptoms of their condition. Knowing more about these MS genes will help to a) provide better advice concerning a person's risk of developing the disease or their prognosis b) in the design of new treatments. This project aims to identify 'MS genes in a region of the human genome call the HLA complex.
Funding Amount $AUD 725,177.50
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 509184
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/509184