Elucidation of the Genetic Mechanisms of Primary Aldosteronism: The Most Common, Curable Form of Hypertension

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1013597

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor that affects 10-40% of the population. The steroid hormone aldosterone controls blood pressure and plays a significant role in hypertension. Primary Aldosteronism (PAL), a condition caused by the excessive production of aldosterone, is the most common, curable form of hypertension. I will identify the molecular mechanisms responsible for PAL, to advance the development of new diagnostic tools and identification of novel therapeutic targets.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $334,338.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cardiology (incl. Cardiovascular Diseases)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cardiovascular disease | genetic analysis | genetic risk factors | hypertension | mineralocorticoid receptor

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