Determining the genetic basis of skeletal dysplasias using Next Generation Sequencing

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1056015

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Osteoporosis is a common condition in Australia, yet treatment options are still limited. Study of rare genetic bone conditions known collectively as skeletal dysplasias have already led to the development of two new osteoporosis drug treatments. My project aims to identify the causative gene for several skeletal dysplasias, and to determine how these genes are involved in the development and maintenance of bone. This knowledge may then translate into new osteoporosis therapies.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $110,068.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biochemistry and Cell Biology not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

bone biology | osteoclast biology | sequence analysis | sequencing | skeletal dysplasia

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