Neuro-Cardiac Genetic Basis of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1046441

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the most common epilepsy-related cause of death and accounts for up to 18% of all deaths. SUDEP is characterised by a sudden and unexpected death, where the post-mortem is normal. The underlying cause of SUDEP remains unknown. This study seeks to investigate the genetic causes of SUDEP. Identification of the causes of SUDEP has important implications for our understanding of disease mechanisms, and in translating these discoveries into both diagnostic and prevention strategies in at-risk families.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $575,288.00

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

arrhythmia | cardiovascular disease | epilepsy | genetics | sudden death

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