Platelet Derived Growth Factor Mediated Activation and Rejuvenation of Endogenous Cardiac Stem Cells [ 2016 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Sujitha Thavapalachandran (Principal investigator)

Brief description The burden of heart failure is underpinned by the heart’s limited capacity for self-repair after injury. Recent evidence shows that PDGF can improve heart function by activating and rejuvenating resident heart stem cells. This project will build on over a decade of preliminary work in mice, validating our results in a preclinical large animal model. Outcomes of this project include expedited progression of this promising therapy where thousands of heart failure patients could one-day benefit.

Funding Amount $AUD 102,345.00

Funding Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships

Notes Medical/Dental Postgraduate Scholarship