Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0774348]Researchers: Dr Yang Cao (Chief Investigator) , Mr Michael Doran (Chief Investigator) , Mr Tristan Croll (Chief Investigator) , Prof Julie Campbell (Chief Investigator) , ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985 (Funded by)
Brief description Tissue Engineering the Meniscus: Combining Novel Biomimetic Hybrid Scaffolds with Adult Stem Cells. Development of a meniscal implant ex vivo will provide significant health and economic benefits, given that worldwide, millions of people annually suffer from meniscus damage or loss. We believe that a tissue engineered meniscus, composed of a novel biomimetic scaffold which guides the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells in a novel bioreactor will provide a solution to the problem of donor scarcity in meniscal repair. Success in this project will lead directly to large-animal studies and clinical trials. The training of four early careeer researchers involved in this project will also be of significant benefit to the Australian Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials community.
Funding Amount $430,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0774348
- ARC : DP0774348