Mechanisms underlying impaired neuroplasticity in adolescents born preterm

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1065016

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Preterm birth can lead to learning and motor deficits. We have preliminary evidence that these deficits last into adolescence and are due to a limited ability of the brain to reorganise (plasticity). We will confirm and characterise the learning/motor deficits seen in adolescents born preterm and explore if impaired plasticity is responsible. This project will provide vital information for the development of novel interventions to help children born prematurely to achieve best outcomes.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2017

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $528,449.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Central Nervous System

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cortisol | motor cortex | plasticity | prematurity | transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

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