Perinatal stress leads to neurosteroid deficits and adverse behavioural outcomes [ 2015 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jonathan Hirst (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Hannah Palliser ,  Prof David Walker ,  Prof Deborah Hodgson

Brief description This grant will examine the effect of psychosocial stress experienced after birth on the production and regulation of steroid hormones in the brain of newborn animals. The work will investigate how stress changes the levels these brain steroids and sensitivity to them and if these effects are remain into adulthood. The studies will then determine if these changes lead to adolescent behaviour disorders. The effectiveness of steroid therapies in treating these disorders will also be determined.

Funding Amount $1,151,520.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant