Using connective tissue stem cells to treat human disease.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1110941

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

In our recent Cell paper (January 15, 2015), we reported our discovery of two new adult stem cells. One of these, the osteochondroreticular (OCR) bone stem cell (pronounced “ocker” stem cell) has a particular affinity for developing cartilage. We are testing if this cell could be used as a new treatment for osteoarthritis. The second new stem cell we discovered, is called the iRSC, and lies within the intestine. We are studying this cell in the development and treatment of bowel cancer.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2016

End Date: 01-01-2019

Funding Scheme: Career Development Fellowships

Funding Amount: $419,180.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical Physiology not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cancer biology | musculoskeletal disorders | regenerative medicine | stem cells | tumour biology

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