Novel strategies to promote myelin repair in the brain [ 2016 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Simon Murray (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Ann Turnley ,  A/Pr Richard Hughes ,  Dr Holly Cate ,  Dr Junhua Xiao

Brief description Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system such as multiple sclerosis have a lifelong impact and devastating impact on quality of life. We have identified that a growth factor, brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), plays an important role in promoting myelination during development. We will investigate the potential of translating these findings into effective clinical treatment, by characterising the efficacy of BDNF in promoting CNS remyelination after a demyelinating insult.

Funding Amount $AUD 614,627.07

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant