Serial imaging of molecular and microstructural changes in atherosclerosis: tracking plaques towards destabilisation [ 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2024 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Most heart attacks are caused by high-risk plaques in coronary arteries. A significant unmet need in cardiology is to reliably detect high-risk plaques before they are life-threatening. This project will generate unique insights into plaque pathogenesis over time to see how plaques become high-risk and cause heart attacks. This project will also develop a clinically applicable tool to detect high-risk plaques, leading to significantly reduced complications and cost in heart disease.

Funding Amount $992,112

Funding Scheme Ideas Grants

Chief Investigator Dr Jiawen Li

Notes Ideas Grants