Postnatal therapy for organ growth and repair [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Sharon Ricardo (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Ivan Bertoncello ,  A/Pr Suzanne Miller ,  Prof James Friend ,  Prof Leslie Yeo

Brief description The study of growth factors essential in normal kidney and lung development allows for the advancement of innovative therapies to promote postnatal growth and repair. A revolutionary new therapy for treatment of growth restricted fetuses and premature babies is being developed through the administration of colony stimulating factor (CSF-1), a growth factor important for fetal growth during pregnancy. We have evidence that CSF-1 therapy can promote lungs to continue development and maturation after birth.

Funding Amount $AUD 541,652.27

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant