Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0555897

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0555897

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Fluid Dynamics of Circulation: Focus on the Kidney. In Australia, about 30% of adults have hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease, accounting for about 40% of all deaths. Problems in renal circulation are likely factors leading to hypertension. A detailed understanding of the renal circulation, of whose hydraulic characteristics we have limited knowledge, is required before we can cure or prevent hypertension. We will determine how the size, structure and geometry of the blood vessels influence the function of the kidney. This will lead to predictive models to aid the design and interpretation of physiological studies and the combat of hypertension. It will also help in the ongoing development of bioartificial kidneys to replace present dialysis systems.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2005

End Date: 30-04-2008

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $338,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Mechanical Engineering | Medical Physiology Not Elsewhere Classified | Mechanical Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Public health not elsewhere classified | Urogenital system and disorders | Health related to ageing |

Other Keywords

Health related to ageing | Mechanical Engineering | Medical Physiology Not Elsewhere Classified | Public health not elsewhere classified | Urogenital system and disorders

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