Use of a novel technique to identify the sensory nerve endings that respond to painful stimuli in the upper gastrointestinal tract and characterize their mechanisms of activation [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Nicholas Spencer (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Vladimir Zagorodnyuk

Brief description Many people experience pain in their upper gastrointestinal tract. Unlike the skin, however, we have no idea where the sensory nerve endings that detect pain are located in this part of the body, and no clear understanding of how these nerve endings are activated to cause pain. This project will utilise a novel technique recently developed by the CIA to finally identify and record directly from the sensory nerve endings that detect painful stimuli in the upper gastrointestinal tract and characterise the mechanisms underlying their activation.

Funding Amount $AUD 353,243.84

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant