Stem cell treatment for neonatal hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy [ 2018 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Paul Colditz (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Kiarash Khosrotehrani ,  Dr Stella Bjorkman

Brief description Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy occurs when the fetus receives inadequate oxygen in labour and many babies die or have brain damage. Stem cell therapy might save these babies from brain damage but there are many unknowns, such as which stem cells to use and how many. Through our skills in stem cells and measuring the rescued brain following injury, we will determine the necessary details for the most effective stem cell therapy to be ready to immediately test the treatment in a RCT in babies.

Funding Amount $AUD 967,553.74

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant