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Rationale for non-invasive treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity: Dark Rearing as a means of mimicking physiological vascularisation [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Also known as: A non-invasive treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity: The Gift of Sight

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1005730]

Researchers: Prof Tailoi Chan-Ling (Principal investigator)

Brief description We aim to develop a new, non-invasive and cost-effective treatment for the disease Retinopathy of Prematurity, the leading cause of childhood blindness across the globe. We intend to test our hypothesis that raising neonates in conditions of total darkness and high oxygen will closely mimic conditions for inducing normal retinal vascular development, and thus prevent the initiating event of the disease. Ultimately, the project intends to lay the groundwork for a translation to the human condition.

Funding Amount $AUD 413,900.91

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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ACN 633 798 857