Investigation of Neuregulin precessing by beta-site APP cleaving enzyme and gamma secretase in schizophrenia [ 2012 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Adel Barakat (Principal investigator)

Brief description Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a complex psychiatric disorder that appears in male and female around adulthood. To date there is no clear pathological symptoms to identify SCZ individuals and place them in a specific group. Some proteins are genetically associated with this disease. I will investigate how some of these proteins disturb the function of the brain in human. My recent published data shows decrease of one of the proteins in the brain of SCZ group. My project may help develop novel and more selective therapies with less side-effects.

Funding Amount $AUD 46,715.43

Funding Scheme NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Notes Dora Lush Biomedical Postgraduate Scholarship