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Novel therapeutic interventions for the orthopaedic complications of Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Also known as: Treating the orthopaedic complications of NF1

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by The University of Sydney
Managed by University of Sydney
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1003478]

Researchers: Prof David Little (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Aaron Schindeler ,  Prof Ian Alexander

Brief description Children with the genetic disease NF1 can develop fractures that fail to unite and this can lead to amputation. We have advanced models of NF1-deficient bone cells and fracture healing that we will use to test new pharmaceutical treatments for NF1.

Funding Amount $AUD 628,422.16

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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Clinical Sciences | Medical and Health Sciences | Orthopaedics | cell culture | fracture repair | genetic disorders | mouse models | orthopaedic surgery | pharmacological intervention |
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