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Investigating Genetic Determinants of Absence Epilepsy in a Polygenic Rat Model [ 2010 - 2012 ]

Also known as: Genes and Absence Epilepsy

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/628723]

Researchers: Dr Kim Powell (Principal investigator)

Brief description The underlying genetic causes of idiopathic generalised epilepsies (IGE) are still largely unknown. In an animal model of IGE we have discovered novel genetic abnormalities an ion channel. This proposal will build upon these novel findings to examine the role these abnormalities have in determining the absence epilepsy phenotype and this work has the potential to provide vital information regarding the mechanisms by which this gene contributes to an IGE seizure phenotype.

Funding Amount $AUD 458,481.59

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant

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