Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1030939]Researchers: Dr Kaylene Young (Principal investigator)
Brief description Scientists aim to use our body’s own stem cells to make new nerve cells for brain repair. There are two major types of nerve cell: long range and short range; and until now we did not know how to make new long range nerves. I recently discovered that a special type of brain stem cell, the OPC, makes new long range nerves throughout life. We are building on this discovery by trying to understand the signals that control this process in order to direct OPCs towards nerve regeneration.
Funding Amount $AUD 505,991.18
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes New Investigator Grant
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1030939
- nhmrc : 1030939