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MSRA funded projects - started in 2006

PROJECT GRANTS

Analysis of the genetic networks operating in autoimmune mediated demyelination

Dr David Bandin, Australian National University
Total Funding Awarded: $60,000
Duration: 1 year


The role of neutrophils in promoting myelination

Prof Trevor Kilpatrick, University of Melbourne
Total Funding Awarded: $50,000
Duration: 1 year


Immunogenetic profile of MS

Dr Jeanette Lechner-Scott, John Hunter Hospital
Total Funding Awarded: 40,000
Duration: 2 years


The study of T-cell responses to EBV in MS

Dr Lenarczyk, University of Queensland
Total Funding Awarded: $55,000
Duration: 1 year


Investigation of potential mechanisms by which BAFF-transgenic mice are protected from MOG35-55 - induced EAE

Dr Ian Sutton, Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Total Funding Awarded: $100,000
Duration: 2 years


Fine mapping and characterisation of the genes for MS in a cohort of Australian families

Dr Rachel Tan, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Total Funding Awarded: $110,000
Duration: 2 years


Elucidating the role of autoimmune modulator roquin and follicular helper T cells in the prevention of EAE

Dr Carola Vinuesa, Australian National University
Total Funding Awarded: $110,000
Duration: 2 years


INCUBATOR 'SEEDING' GRANTS

Polymorphisms of the gene P2X7 and the role of CD5+ B-lymphocytes in MS

Prof Jim Wiley, University of Sydney
Total Funding Awarded: $10,000
Duration: 1 year


FELLOWSHIPS

Protecting Nerve cells from MS injury

Dr Helmut Butzkueven, Florey Neurosciences Institute
Total Funding Awarded: $92,500 (co-funded with the NHMRC & Trish Foundation)
Duration: 4 years

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Interleukin 7 modulation of regulatory T cells in PPMS

Dr Fiona Mackay, Westmead Millennium Institute
Total Funding Awarded: $178,000
Duration: 2 years


The Australian Multi-centre Study of Environment and Immune Function

Dr Robyn Lucas, Australian National University
Total Funding Awarded: $179,500
Duration: 3 years

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Novel radiolabelled peripheral benzodiazepine receptor ligands for imaging and treating neuroinflammation

Dr David Bandin, Canberra Hospital
Total Funding Awarded: $150,000
Duration: 2 years


SCHOLARSHIPS

The fate of oligodendrocytes in the pathogenesis of murine EAE

Mr Anton Ramp, La Trobe University
Total Funding Awarded: $31,650
Duration: 2 years