Optimising myelin repair and restoring neuronal function in the demyelinated brain [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Tobias Merson (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Greg Stuart ,  Prof William Richardson

Brief description Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the brain and spinal cord caused by damage to white matter. In healthy brains, a substance in white matter called myelin insulates the axons (cables) of nerve cells, which speeds up electrical conduction. In MS, myelin is destroyed which impairs conduction and can lead to permanent loss of axons and nerve cells. To prevent this, we will test whether increasing electrical activity in nerve cells helps restore myelin by activating myelin-forming stem cells.

Funding Amount $1,009,933.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant