Treatment of Cerebral Palsy - An Experimental Approach [ 2010 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Suzanne Miller (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Euan Wallace ,  Prof Graham Jenkin

Brief description Cerebral palsy is characterised by disordered movement evident early in life leading to lifelong disability. The motor disorder arises from an abnormality within the white-matter of the brain that is non-progressive and is identifiable soon after birth. In humans and experimental models of fetal infection there is an increase in markers of inflammation. We will use induce ovine fetal infection and white matter injury to examine if anti-inflammatory treatments can prevent fetal brain damage.

Funding Amount $AUD 589,544.75

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant