Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE140100588

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DE140100588

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Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Gene-environment interactions in the regulation of neuroplasticity and cognitive function . This project will study the effects of different housing conditions on neuroplasticity-related cognitive function by combining an innovative operant conditioning behavioural test (computerised touch-screen technology) and new molecular approaches. Potential gene-environment interactions will be revealed using genetically targeted mice which have never been assessed in that context (mutants with altered glucocorticoid and serotonin signalling). This project will study whether specific stages of the neuroplasticity process are differentially modulated through gene-environment interactions, ultimately resulting in changes to behaviour and cognitive functions. This will lead to a better understanding of the potential approaches that could be used to improve cognitive function.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 06-01-2014

End Date: 31-12-2016

Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

Funding Amount: $395,220.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cellular Nervous System | Central Nervous System | Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) | Psychology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Nervous System and Disorders | Mental Health | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences |

Other Keywords

Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) | Cellular Nervous System | Central Nervous System | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Mental Health | Nervous System and Disorders | Psychology

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