Name of Fellow
Dr Beben Benyamin
Institution
Funder
NHMRC
Contact information of fellow
Country
Australia
Title of project/programme
An Integrated Genomic and Epigenomic Approach to Dissect the Aetiology of Motor Neuron Disease
Source of funding information
NHMRC
Total sum awarded (Euro)
283,799
Start date of award
01/01/15
Total duration of award in years
4.0
The project/programme is most relevant to:
Motor neurone diseases
Keywords
genetics | neurology | methylation | mental health | biostatistics
Research Abstract
Motor neuron disease (MND) is a neurological disease that destroys motor neurons, which control muscle activity, such as walking. It affects people >40 years old and most patients die within 3 years. There is no specific test for its diagnosis and there are no cures. I aim to build an independent research group to discover novel genes and epigenetic marks, and to dissect their biological function in MND. This knowledge is crucial for finding effective diagnosis, treatment and cure for MND.
Types: Fellowships
Member States: Australia
Diseases: Motor neurone diseases
Years: 2016
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