Molecular mechanisms underlying recovery from general anaesthesia [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Bruno van Swinderen (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Victor Anggono

Brief description Even though general anaesthesia is an extremely common and safe procedure, doctors do not really know how it works. We have found that general anaesthetics might work in two steps, by first promoting natural sleep, and then by impairing communication between all nerve cells in the brain. It is this second step that makes surgery possible, but also makes recovery difficult – especially among patients with brain disorders. Understanding these mechanisms will promote better anaesthesia procedures.

Funding Amount $335,983.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant