Vitamin D Activity to Regulate Bone Remodelling and Promote Bone Strength [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Paul Anderson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Rachel Davey ,  Dr Peter O'Loughlin ,  Prof Howard Morris

Brief description While vitamin D and calcium supplementation is well known to protect against osteoporosis and hip fracture, the mechanisms by which this occur are not fully understood. Thus, this project aims to establish the cellular basis for the importance of direct action of vitamin D and calcium within the bone. This information is necessary to develop public health nutritional recommendations for improving skeletal health and reducing the incidence of hip factures in the elderly.

Funding Amount $AUD 497,001.03

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant