Studying the two hit hypothesis of psychiatric illness: role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) [ 2009 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Rachel Hill (Principal investigator)

Brief description Psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia and depression are caused by at least two major disrupting events in development: one during early brain development and one during-after puberty. We will use animal models of schizophrenia, induced by administering stressors such as maternal separation, corticosterone or cannabinoid treatment at different stages of their lives. These animal models will be used to further investigate antipsychotic treatment therapies

Funding Amount $AUD 314,034.55

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Peter Doherty Biomedical ECF