Principal Investigators
Prof George Mellick
Institution
Griffith University
Contact information of lead PI
Country
Australia
Title of project or programme
Identification of Parkinson's disease genes in Queensland families showing patterns of Mendelian inheritance.
Source of funding information
National Health and Medical Research Council
Total sum awarded (Euro)
311,253
Start date of award
01/01/2015
Total duration of award in years
3
Keywords
Research Abstract
In rare cases, Parkinson’s disease can be inherited through the generations of a family and it is possible to identify genetic changes that lead to this type of disease. This project aims to use new genetic sequencing technologies in several Australian families with inherited PD to find new genes that cause disease. This research will not only help these families but will teach us more about the reasons brain cells degenerate in this condition and other similar age-related brain diseases.
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Types: Investments < €500k
Member States: Australia
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Years: 2016
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