Reversing age-related impairment of myelin repair - a novel therapy for MS [ 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2024 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the brain and spinal cord caused by the loss of myelin which normally insulates the axons (cables) of nerve cells. When myelin is lost, electrical signals cannot pass along axons normally. Regenerating this myelin is key to restoring normal nerve function but myelin repair deteriorates with age. We will determine whether age-associated decline in myelin repair can be reversed by rejuvenating the myelin repair process.

Funding Amount $1,053,161

Funding Scheme Ideas Grants

Chief Investigator Dr Tobias Merson

Notes Ideas Grants