Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0985145

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0985145

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Identifying the pathways employed by growth hormone to regulate the proliferation of adult neural stem cells. As stem cells underpin the maintenance and regeneration of the brain and are known to decline in number and competence with age; understanding exactly how these cells are regulated is of broad national benefit. Furthermore, given the regulatory role of growth hormone throughout the body, insights gained from this project should lead to the discovery of novel therapeutic targets both within and outside the nervous system, ultimately leading to preventative and restorative strategies for maintaining good health. Finally, this Proposal is of significant national benefit as it will undoubtedly advance our knowledge base in stem cell biology, helping to maintain Australia as a global leader in stem cell research.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 28-02-2012

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $480,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cellular Nervous System | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Protein Targeting And Signal Transduction | Cell Development (Incl. Cell Division And Apoptosis)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Health related to ageing | Preventive medicine | Cancer and related disorders |

Other Keywords

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Cancer and related disorders | Cell Development (Incl. Cell Division And Apoptosis) | Cellular Nervous System | Health related to ageing | Preventive medicine | Protein Targeting And Signal Transduction

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