Investigating the apoptotic function of Bak and Bax [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Grant Dewson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Eric Hanssen ,  Dr Andrew Webb ,  Dr Matthew Ritchie

Brief description Proper regulation of how and when cells die is crucial for the development and maintenance of a healthy body and mind. We shall investigate the key proteins that are ultimately responsible for killing a cell with the long term view to identify ways to target these proteins for the treatment of conditions including neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

Funding Amount $AUD 476,271.04

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant