Principal Investigators

    A/Pr Julie Atkin

    Institution

    Macquarie University

    Contact information of lead PI

    Country

    Australia

    Title of project or programme

    Cellular transport dysfunction and motor neuron disease

    Source of funding information

    National Health and Medical Research Council

    Total sum awarded (Euro)

    € 291,217

    Start date of award

    01/01/2012

    Total duration of award in years

    5

    Keywords

    Research Abstract

    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients currently face a bleak future. In the common global form of disease, the average length of survival after diagnosis is 31 months. Current therapies have at best a modest effect on the course of the disease with little or no benefit in terms of overall patient survival. This study will address the basic underlying biochemical mechanisms of disease in both sporadic and genetic forms of ALS. This studies will lead to opportunities to develop new therapies in the future.

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Types: Investments < €500k
Member States: Australia
Diseases: N/A
Years: 2016
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