Translating disordered iron metabolism and liver injury research into clinical practice [ 2013 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof John Olynyk (Principal investigator)

Brief description Disorders of iron excess or insufficiency are common. A major complication of iron overload is liver disease. Another major cause of liver disease is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Most causes of liver disease injure the liver by similar mechanisms. This project will discover new mechanisms by which iron may cause cancer, arthritis, liver and cardiac disease and will define new diagnostic tests and treatments for disorders of iron metabolism and liver disease.

Funding Amount $444,014.00

Funding Scheme Practitioner Fellowships

Notes Practitioner Fellowship