Novel Insulin Mimetics [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Briony Forbes (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Michael Lawrence ,  Prof Andrea Robinson

Brief description In 2011 there were over 360 million people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes worldwide, who will require insulin treatment. There is an urgent need for insulin analogues that provide effective control of blood glucose to avoid unwanted hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic events. We have developed two novel insulin analogues with unique properties and aim to understand their mechanism of action. This knowledge will present new opportunities for improved insulin mimetics for diabetes treatment.

Funding Amount $AUD 560,864.33

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant