Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0882371

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0882371

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Intelligent scaffolds and methods for repair of osteochondral defects. Osteoarthritis (OA) produces articulation of bone against bone resulting in extreme pain and disability. Of all musculoskeletal disorders, osteoarthritis has the greatest social and economic implications worldwide. By 2030, it is projected that 9.3% of the adult population will suffer from arthritis, significantly affecting their quality of life and overall productivity. A tissue engineered product capable of repairing osteochondral defects that does not require revision over time but becomes fully integrated with the host tissue will have significant benefits. It will improve patient activity and quality of life, and significantly reduce current health care costs associated with osteoarthritis sufferers.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 30-09-2009

End Date: 29-09-2012

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $308,854.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biomedical Engineering | Biomaterials | Biomechanical Engineering | Cell Development (Incl. Cell Division And Apoptosis)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Health related to ageing | Skeletal system and disorders (incl. arthritis) | Treatments (e.g. chemicals, antibiotics) |

Other Keywords

Biomaterials | Biomechanical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering | Cell Development (Incl. Cell Division And Apoptosis) | Health related to ageing | Skeletal system and disorders (incl. arthritis) | Treatments (e.g. chemicals, antibiotics)

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