Identifying Novel Disease Genes in Abnormalities of the Eye

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/571223

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The macula is located in the centre at the back of the eye and is essential for detailed and colour vision. There are familial forms of macular abnormalities and many elderly patients suffer from age-related macular degeneration. The gene function that is critical for the maintenance of a healthy macula is not fully known. In this project, a novel process in maintaining macular health will be investigated to identify the underlying genetic cause and associated functional defects.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2012

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $123,454.00

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

eye diseases | macular degeneration | medical genetics | molecular genetics | visual impairment

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