Understanding how the major class of drug targets work [ 2014 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Patrick Sexton (Principal investigator)

Brief description G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) form the largest family of receptors and drug targets in living organisms. Currently, the major reason that new drugs fail to reach the clinic is lack of appropriate drug effect (approx. 30%). Thus, we need a better understanding of how GPCRs work and how this relates to disease. Work within my fellowship will address this knowledge gap, using GPCR models that are relevant to treatment of metabolic, inflammatory, cardiovascular and central nervous system disease.

Funding Amount $727,610.00

Funding Scheme Research Fellowships

Notes Research Fellowship