Principal Investigators
A/Pr Massimo Hilliard
Institution
University of Queensland
Contact information of lead PI
Country
Australia
Title of project or programme
Understanding the role of TDP-43 in motor neuron disease.
Source of funding information
National Health and Medical Research Council
Total sum awarded (Euro)
438,242
Start date of award
01/01/2014
Total duration of award in years
3
Keywords
Research Abstract
Motor neuron disease (MND) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease with no cure. The cause of MND is poorly understood but new research has shown that defects in TDP-43, an RNA binding protein involved in gene regulation, can lead to the disease. This project is aimed at discovering the molecular mechanisms of TDP-43 function, which will improve the understanding of the disease and aid in the development of new therapies.
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Types: Investments < €500k
Member States: Australia
Diseases: N/A
Years: 2016
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