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Urban Green Space And The Health Of Aboriginal People
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$92,541.00
Summary
This study will look at the effect of park land, gardens and other areas of publicly accessible natural environment on the health of Aboriginal children, specifically obesity and physical exercise, living in communities located in major cities and inner regional areas.
The Relationship Between Environmental Exposures And The Development Of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia In Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$88,141.00
Summary
Leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer and is potentially preventable. Little is known about the causes, although it is likely that both genetic and environmental factors play a role. The early age at diagnosis suggests that exposures before birth or in early childhood, may be involved in its development. This study will investigate whether non-occupational environmental exposures in these key time periods increase the risk of disease and thus may help to prevent the disease.
The Effect Of Airborne Particles On Chronic Respiratory Disease And The Role Of Public Health Interventions.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$54,255.00
Summary
Chronic respiratory diseases place a significant burden on health services in Australia. Defining the role of airborne particles in the exacerbation of chronic respiratory diseases could enable many patients to control respiratory symptoms more effectively, thus improving lung function, reducing medication use and lowering the demand for non-urgent health services. Public health interventions, such as health-based air quality warning systems, could also play an important role in heightening awar ....Chronic respiratory diseases place a significant burden on health services in Australia. Defining the role of airborne particles in the exacerbation of chronic respiratory diseases could enable many patients to control respiratory symptoms more effectively, thus improving lung function, reducing medication use and lowering the demand for non-urgent health services. Public health interventions, such as health-based air quality warning systems, could also play an important role in heightening awareness of potential environmental triggers of respiratory symptoms, and assist people to manage their exposures and respiratory health more effectively. The project aims to: 1 _ to measure the public health impacts of airborne particulate matter and pollen, on chronic respiratory diseases in Australia. 2 _ to investigate public health interventions that may be used to reduce the number of people adversely affected, to reduce the severity of such effects and to enhance public awareness of the health impacts of environmental allergens.Read moreRead less
Inferring Global Regulatory Architecture Of Human Gene Expression In Health And Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$47,427.00
Summary
Our genome encodes ~25,000 genes that shape out an individual from head to toe. Malfunction of a particular gene could cause fatal health problem or disease. Nonetheless, the mis-regulation of functioning genes can also result in serious diseases. In this study, we are going to use large-scale gene regulation information and advanced computing techniques to clarify the regulation network of human genome on a global level. Hence, helping us to understand more about diseases of gene transcription.
Identifying Molecular Signatures Of Type 1 Diabetes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$49,442.00
Summary
Type 1 diabetes is caused by loss of the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. Certain white blood cells of the immune system direct a damaging inflammatory response towards beta cells. Patients become ill once most of the beta cells are destroyed. This project aims to identify molecular signatures within subjects' blood which reflect the destruction. These markers will help predict diabetes risk, assess severity and response to treatment, as well as define targets for intervention.