Closing the neural gap in the bionic ear

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1091646

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The project aims to improve cochlear implant performance via integrated gene therapy. A neurotrophin gene cassette will be delivered to cells adjacent to the electrode array using electrical pulses. This drives regeneration of the auditory nerve fibres and considerably improves cochlear implant performance. This study will optimize the therapeutic gene construct and cochlear implant –based gene delivery controller, and undertake an initial clinical trial to evaluate safety and efficacy.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2015

End Date: 01-01-2018

Funding Scheme: Development Grants

Funding Amount: $788,462.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Gene and Molecular Therapy

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

biotechnology | cochlear implant | gene therapy | hearing loss | therapeutics

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