Targeting collagen cross-linking to improve scar appearance

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Scarring is a significant problem after injury, and the life-long appearance of scar can be very detrimental to peoples’ wellbeing, both psychological and physical. This work will develop a new drug to improve scar appearance. The drug is likely to be effective even after scar has formed, making it possible to improve scarring in many people. This will improve the quality of life for people after injury.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2016

End Date: 01-01-2018

Funding Scheme: Development Grants

Funding Amount: $873,305.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Dermatology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

burn injury | collagen | injury | scarring | wound healing