Generation of embryonic stem cell-like cells by reprogramming somatic cell nuclei

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/519409

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Human embryonic stem (ES) cells possess considerable potential in treating numerous human diseases. However, ethical concerns surround the isolation of embryonic stem cells from human embryos. Therefore, this proposal aims to develop a reliable method of deriving human ES-like cells from normal adult cells (eg. skin cells). For example, preliminary results suggest ES cells can impart their 'stemness' onto adult cells when the two cells are fused together.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $69,936.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biotechnology Not Elsewhere Classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cell biology | cell differentiation | embryonic stem cells | therapy

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