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The Role Of SPARC In Regeneration And Neurogenesis In The Central Nervous System.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$324,870.00
Summary
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the elderly. Although the brain has built-in mechanisms for repairing itself, these processes are slow and incomplete. We are investigating how these natural repair mechanisms work and how to stimulate them to improve recovery. Our initial results suggest that a protein called SPARC, which is involved in wound healing outside the nervous system, may be able to recruit new nerve cells and blood vessels to damaged brain tissue.
Functional Neuroimaging In Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$176,719.00
Summary
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) represents a significant public health issue in Australian communities. Complications can include prolonged symptoms, depression and progressive deterioration of brain function. Clinical management of mTBI hinges on accurate assessment of recovery. The aim of the current study is to investigate the role of novel functional brain imaging techniques such as diffusion tensor imaging and connectivity studies, in the assessment of brain disturbance following mTBI.
Understanding Neurodevelopment In Preterm Children Utilising MRI
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$302,123.00
Summary
Children born very preterm are more likely to have movement, learning and behavioural difficulties resulting from abnormal brain development or injury around the time of birth. This project will help identify common brain alterations in preterm children using MRI, as well as the causes and consequences of such abnormalities. Ideally, this research will help health professionals to prevent abnormalities and injury, or to intervene early to reduce the adverse effects of prematurity.
Psychophysiological Indices Of Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$302,123.00
Summary
Traumatic brain injury, the most common form of brain injury in young Australian adults, is a devastating problem causing social isolation, poor employment outcomes and reliance on government services. This project will contribute to the development of improved rehabilitation programs through a better understanding of the cognitive and emotion perception deficits following traumatic brain injury.
Properties And Functions Of Reactive Astrocytes And Their Role In Neurological Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$344,652.00
Summary
I am a developmental neuroscientist interested in the way alterations to normal brain development affect neuronal function later in life. I intend to investigate this by studying astrocytes – the cells that support and nourish brain nerve cells. In some diseases these astrocytes become stressed and instead of aiding the brain, set about destroying it. A better understanding of their action during development and disease may enable improved interventions for the treatment of many brain disorders.