The role of micro-RNAs in human cardiomyocyte specification [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Anthony White (Principal investigator) ,  Dr David Elliott

Brief description The heart is the first organ to form and is vital for the survival of the developing embryo. We are seeking to improve our knowledge of the process of heart formation. Understanding how primitive cells become cardiac cells may pave the way for production of “tailor made” cardiac cells for treatment of a weakened heart. It may also give insights to the causes of congenital heart defects (such as “hole in the heart” babies), which are the most common type of birth defects.

Funding Amount $AUD 345,534.44

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant