Understanding the genetic determinants of central corneal thickness and its functional role in glaucoma pathophysiology

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/535077

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Glaucoma is a common cause of blindness and visual diability in Australia. It is caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. People with a thin cornea (the clear covering at the front of the eye) are at increased risk of glaucoma. We are investigating the biological link between the cornea and glaucoma as well as identifying genes that determine corneal thickness. Some of these genes may also cause glaucoma. Understanding this will lead to better diagnosis and treatment.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $297,263.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Opthalmology And Vision Science

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Animal Model | Blind | Cornea | Disease models, animal | Genetic Predisposition | Genomics | Glaucoma | Vision disorders, blindness

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