Improving Diagnosis, Treatment And Prevention Of Mitochondrial Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$487,891.00
Summary
The goal of this work is to use state-of-the-art research methods to improve clinical practice and the health outcomes for patients with mitochondrial disease and other neurological disorders. Professor Sue will undertake an integrated program involving clinical studies, bioinformatics, tissue culture and in vitro cell modelling to discover better ways to treat mitochondrial disease and other neurological diseases due to impaired mitochondrial function.
Advancing The Evidence-base For Childhood Brain Insult: Diagnosis, Assessment And Intervention
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$575,662.00
Summary
My research has 4 primary objectives, representing major gaps in current knowledge: 1. improve knowledge of recovery and determinants of post-concussive symptoms 2. establish the impact of child brain insult on socio-emotional function and identify contributing factors 3. develop an iPad based tool for socio-emotional function 4. evaluate and disseminate e-heath treatments for child brain insult
Carolyn Sue is a neurologist and scientist investigating the role of disturbed mitochondrial function in human disease. Mitochondria play a key role in maintaining energy levels and the cell’s health. When this function is impaired, cells may degenerate or die, and thus cause human disease. Dr Sue’s research is aimed at seeking improved treatments to treat mitochondrial disease and to further understanding about how brain cells degenerate when the mitochondria fail.