Targeting the immune cells of the brain to develop novel treatments for neurodevelopmental and mental health problems in children

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http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1193648

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Funded Activity Summary

Neurodevelopmental and mental health problems are common in children and cause major impairment and cost to society. This research will define how the maternal immune system while pregnant can affect the baby brain. Using patient studies and laboratory research, this research will result in novel ways to reduce the prevalence and severity of developmental and mental health problems in children and adults, by targeting the immune cells resident in the brain.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2020

End Date: End date not available

Funding Scheme: Investigator Grants

Funding Amount: $1,800,000.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

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Other Keywords

inflammation | neurodevelopmental disorders | neuroscience | therapy

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