A novel role for proteolysis in promoting inner ear cell injury and hearing loss [ 2017 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Phillip Bird (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Justin Tan ,  Prof Stephen O'Leary

Brief description Nearly 40% of hearing loss is attributable to traumatic noise exposure. This project will test a new idea that cells in the inner ear are damaged and die via noise-induced proteolysis, and investigate whether a similar mechanism operates during age-related hearing loss. It will open new avenues for therapies to preserve hearing where trauma is unavoidable, or has occurred through accident or incident.

Funding Amount $AUD 996,033.12

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant