The L-type calcium channel in cardiovascular health and disease [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Livia Hool (Principal investigator)

Brief description Calcium influx into cardiac muscle cells occurs via the L-type calcium channel. The channel is essential to life but when function is altered it can contribute to the development of sudden death and heart failure. I have made significant discoveries in understanding the role of the channel in disease and I have exploited this knowledge to design therapy including a novel class of calcium channel antagonists to prevent the development of heart failure.

Funding Amount $631,370.00

Funding Scheme Research Fellowships

Notes Research Fellowship