Human Amnion Cells As A Therapy For Preterm Lung Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$104,664.00
Summary
Premature babies often have serious breathing difficulties due to immature lungs, and these can remain life long. Amnion cells, which are from the membrane that surrounds the baby and placenta in the womb, behave like stem cells and can develop into lung cells. Using an animal model, we will give these cells to damaged premature lungs, and see if they can repair the lung tissue. We are hopeful this will improve the survival of premature babies and help prevent long term lung disease.
Epidemiology, Costs And Clinical Outcomes Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Victoria
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$66,881.00
Summary
The inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The number of people in Australia with these conditions is unknown and the impact of illness is also poorly defined. This research aims to establish the number of people developing these conditions in a region of Australia. In addition the impact in terms of personal and health economic costs, quality of life and psychological effect will be determined.