Use of expression profiling to identify genes influencing cardiovascular risk in the Norfolk Island population isolate [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Lyn Griffiths (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Rod Lea ,  Dr Harald Göring ,  Prof Joanne Curran ,  Prof John Blangero

Brief description This study will use a unique population isolate from Norfolk Island. We aim to identify genes that play a role in cardiovascular disease risk. Norfolk has a population of ~1200 permanent residents, most of whom are direct descendents of 18th century English Bounty mutineers and Polynesian women. We will undertake gene expression mapping to identify genomic loci that influence cardiovascular disease using samples from this population isolate.

Funding Amount $AUD 697,409.44

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant