Differentiation, electrical activity and synapse structure of human stem cell-derived sensory neurons

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1023372

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

A major challenge in treating neurodegenerative conditions with stem cells, is to generate a population of donor cells which are capable of incorporating into the host nervous system and restoring function. This proposal will test the capacity of human stem cells to make functional connections in the auditory system, potentially enhancing hearing with a cochlear implant. These studies are critical in determining how stem cells may be used to promote functional regeneration of the damaged nervous system.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2017

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $322,088.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Sensory Systems

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cochlear implant | differentiation | sensory neurons | stem cell transplantation | synaptogenesis

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