Novel therapy for enhancing organ maturation in pre-term babies [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Sharon Ricardo (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Euan Wallace ,  Prof Graham Jenkin

Brief description This project is developing a factor to enhance organ maturation and repair that may provide a new therapy for premature babies and fetuses with birth defects. This exciting new finding allows for the development of treatments of underdeveloped organs, in particular the lungs of premature and growth restricted babies. We are also trialing this factor in unborn babies with defects to the kidneys and lungs of which there is currently no cure.

Funding Amount $AUD 694,323.77

Funding Scheme Development Grants

Notes Development Grant