Targeting oxidant-dependent pathways to treat skeletal muscle wasting in COPD [ 2018 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Ross Vlahos (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Steven Bozinovski ,  Prof Anne Holland

Brief description Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major incurable global health burden and is the 4th largest cause of death worldwide. A significant proportion of COPD patients have skeletal muscle wasting and loss of strength which severely impacts on their quality of life and survival. The reason for this is unknown so the aim of this study is to determine how skeletal muscle wasting occurs in COPD and to then develop new medicines to treat skeletal muscle wasting and dysfunction in COPD.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,104,301.16

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant