Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/546425]Researchers: Prof Anne-Louise Ponsonby (Principal investigator) , Prof Fergus Cameron , Prof Jane Halliday , Prof Minas Coroneo , Prof Terry Dwyer
Brief description Type 1 diabetes mellitus is becoming more common among Australian children. The project explores aspects of the modern child's environment that may increase the risk of type 1 diabetes. In particular it aims to assess whether very low sun exposure in early life is adverse. Low sun exposure may be adverse because sun exposure -derived vitamin D is vital for the developing child's immune system. We need to know what level of sunlight and vitamin D children need to prevent disease.
Funding Amount $AUD 342,795.35
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 546425
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/546425