Molecular mechanisms of disease in the collagen VI-related muscular dystrophies [ 2008 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Shireen Lamande (Principal investigator) ,  Prof John Bateman

Brief description The inherited muscular dystrophies are an important cause of disability in Australia. This project concentrates on the second most common group of congenital muscular dystrophies - those caused by mutations in collagen VI and its interacting partners. We will determine how mutations affect the structure of the protein and how the muscle is disrupted by the mutations. This work will open the way for research into potential therapies. We will also find new genes that cause muscular dystrophy.

Funding Amount $AUD 519,715.21

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant