Understanding the origins of neurogenic hypertension [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Song Yao (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Stuart Mcdougall

Brief description Brain cells that control the cardiovascular system are thought to have stopped dividing by adulthood. We recently discovered that this is not the case. Our initial findings suggest that these nascent cells might be important for maintaining normal blood pressure. This work will allow us to elucidate the function of these nascent cells and how they integrate into the circuit that controls the cardiovascular system. Our findings will be fundamental for understanding diseases such as hypertension.

Funding Amount $AUD 668,914.55

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant