Nfi genes regulate the switch between neurogenesis and gliogenesis during cortical development [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Michael Piper (Principal investigator)

Brief description Cells within the brain fall into two categories; neurons or glia. Importantly, both derive from a common progenitor population, the radial glia, during development. Early in development radial glia produce neurons, while later they generate glia. The genes which control the switch from neuron production to glia production remain poorly defined. I propose to investigate how this switch is controlled in radial glia, focussing on a family of proteins known to regulate gene transcription.

Funding Amount $AUD 387,489.51

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF