ARC Future Fellowships - Grant ID: FT130101709

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FT130101709

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

A new statistical framework to understand the biological basis of Ankylosing Spondylitis and other complex diseases. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a highly heritable and common inflammatory arthritis which causes stiffness and progressive fusion of the spine, decreased quality of life and reduced lifespan. There is no known cure for the condition. This project aims to identify genes and biological pathways involved in AS pathogenesis using a new statistical framework that will be applied to thousands of individuals with the disease. This project will improve understanding of the underlying mechanisms involved in AS pathophysiology, inform development of new drug treatments for the condition, and create a powerful new statistical approach that can be used to identify biological pathways which are important in the pathogenesis of other complex diseases.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 02-12-2013

End Date: 02-12-2017

Funding Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships

Funding Amount: $823,692.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Genetics | Quantitative Genetics (incl. Disease and Trait Mapping Genetics)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Immune System and Allergy | Expanding Knowledge in the Medical and Health Sciences |

Other Keywords

Expanding Knowledge in the Medical and Health Sciences | Genetics | Immune System and Allergy | Quantitative Genetics (incl. Disease and Trait Mapping Genetics)

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