Impact of inhibition on brain function [ 2014 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Greg Stuart (Principal investigator)

Brief description The brain is made up of literally billions of neurons connected in complex networks. These neurons come in two primary flavors - excitatory and inhibitory - which work in balance. Too much excitation and the brain becomes epileptic, too much inhibitory and we go into a coma. This proposal focuses on the role of specific inhibitory cell types in regulating brain function, and has relevant to a range of neurological disorders from epilepsy, to schizophrenia to depression.

Funding Amount $998,710.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant