Osteal macrophages: novel regulators of osteoblast function and the endosteal stem cell niche [ 2008 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Allison Pettit (Principal investigator)

Brief description Bone diseases are a major health problem and current treatments are inadequate. We are investigating a novel role for macrophages (cells important in tissue maintenance and immune responses) in bone growth, repair and disease. Greater understanding of this will provide new ways to treat bone disease. We will also determine if these macrophages help support stem cells that reside near bone surfaces, which may provide new treatment strategies to improve bone marrow transplantation in cancer.

Funding Amount $AUD 406,125.15

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF