Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0770955

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0770955

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Transduction of neuronal signals by brain macroglial cells: implications for neuronal function. Study of mechanisms regulating brain cell (neuron and glial) communication is essential for understanding of normal brain function and transformations that occur in neurodegenerative states and age-related disorders. Mechanisms underlying neuron-glia communication are not well understood. By combining cell physiology, digital imaging technologies, and genetically designed and delivered molecules we will enhance our understanding of this brain cell communication and critical roles played by intracellular calcium. This will enhance international competitiveness of Australian biological research and provide novel insight of glial function in neurodegeneration and potential for specific therapeutic intervention in disease.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 2008

End Date: 12-2010

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $263,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cellular Nervous System | Cell Physiology | Medical Physiology | Biotechnology Not Elsewhere Classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Nervous system and disorders | Health related to ageing |

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