The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) invites you to participate in a short survey about your
interaction with the ARDC and use of our national research infrastructure and services. The survey will take
approximately 5 minutes and is anonymous. It’s open to anyone who uses our digital research infrastructure
services including Reasearch Link Australia.
We will use the information you provide to improve the national research infrastructure and services we
deliver and to report on user satisfaction to the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research
Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) program.
Please take a few minutes to provide your input. The survey closes COB Friday 29 May 2026.
Complete the 5 min survey now by clicking on the link below.
Improving Repair In Dystrophic Muscles By Targeting ADAMTS5 Activity And Connective Tissue Remodeling
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$95,313.00
Summary
In muscle diseases such as muscular dystrophy degeneration exceeds its capacity to repair. Connective tissue remodelling facilitates the repair process; however the mechanisms by which it does this are poorly defined. This Project examines the role of connective tissue turn-over during muscle repair. It is anticipated that new insights into muscle regeneration will be gained to underpin development of therapeutics that promote muscle repair in skeletal muscle wasting diseases.
To Improve The Diagnosis Of Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy Using New Genetic Techniques Of DNA Sequencing Known As Next Generation Sequencing
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$101,991.00
Summary
Diagnosis of Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LMGD) is complex with only about 50% success rate. New technology, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) can identify a diagnosis substantially quicker and cheaper than standard methods, however is only available in research. The results of this study will form a core resource that can be augmented in the future to identify rarer forms of LGMD, so that all patients can be provided with a genetic diagnosis.
Advancing Diagnostics For The Congenital Muscular Dystrophies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$69,500.00
Summary
The congenital muscular dystrophies are muscle diseases with onset in infancy. They cause slowly progressive weakness and increasing disability. For more than half, a specific diagnosis cannot be achieved with current diagnostic techniques, frequently generating significant anxiety for families. This research will use an exciting new genetic technique called exome sequencing to provide fundamental insights into the genetic basis of these diseases, thus improving diagnosis, counselling and treatm ....The congenital muscular dystrophies are muscle diseases with onset in infancy. They cause slowly progressive weakness and increasing disability. For more than half, a specific diagnosis cannot be achieved with current diagnostic techniques, frequently generating significant anxiety for families. This research will use an exciting new genetic technique called exome sequencing to provide fundamental insights into the genetic basis of these diseases, thus improving diagnosis, counselling and treatment.Read moreRead less