Investigating the genetic cause of genital abnormalities in males

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

This project investigates the genetic cause of a relatively common defect in male genitalia, hypospadias, in which the penis opening is aberrantly located. Hypospadias affects 1 in ~250 males, usually requires surgery and can cause problems with intercourse and urination. Using new technologies to study patient DNA, we will identify mutations causing hypospadias and new genes involved in development of the male genitalia. This will lead to improved clinical diagnosis and management of patients.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2021

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $299,564.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Developmental Genetics (incl. Sex Determination)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

bioinformatics | birth defect | genetic disorders | sequence analysis | sex determination