Mapping the dynamics of corneal stem cell during aging and after wounding and transplantation [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Nick Di Girolamo (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Denis Wakefield ,  Prof Stephanie Watson

Brief description Restoring vision in patients with corneal blindness is our focus. Before this can be achieved we need to understand how corneal stem cells function. For many reasons these studies cannot be performed in man, so we engineered a mouse in which the location, migration, division, differentiation, death of these cells can be followed indefinitely. This information will allow us to improve current therapeutic options and develop new clinical solution for patients with blinding corneal disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 565,866.34

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant