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New NRP Grants for 2011-2012
In September 2010, applications were invited for research directed towards therapeutic interventions to reduce the severity of injury to the central nervous system and/or induce functional repair. The NRP particularly encouraged research with strong potential for clinical translation. Following a rigorous external scientific review, the following grants were awarded to WA research groups, according to reviewers' recommendations:
Basic (Laboratory) Science
- Assist. Prof J Rodger, Dr R Sherrard, Prof S Dunlop
Optimising pulsed magnetic fields to promote repair and recovery from neurotrauma
- Assist. Prof M Fitzgerald, Prof S Dunlop, Prof A Harvey
Optimising treatment of secondary degeneration with 670nm red light
- Assist. Prof J Rodger, Adj A/Prof B Meloni, Dr J Bourne
Testing novel transcranial magnetic stimulation protocols to improve neuro-protection and functional recovery after stroke
- Prof S Dunlop, Assist. Prof M Fitzgerald, Assist. Prof J Rodger, Prof T Salt
Loss of function in spared neural circuits during secondary degeneration and potential rescue with infrared light
- Prof A Harvey, Assist. Prof J Rodger
Anatomical and behavioural analysis of axonal regeneration & target reinnervation after gene- and pharmaco-therapy
- Assist. Prof J Rodger, Dr K Carter
The role of gene regulation by micro-RNA sequences during central nerve regeneration
- Prof D Robertson, A/Prof W Mulders, Assist. Prof J Rodger
Molecular changes in the central nervous system associated with inner ear trauma
- Assist. Prof S Hodgetts
Immunomodulation to enhance improved functional recovery after spinal cord injury using transplanted human bone marrow stromal cells in combinatorial therapies
- Assist. Prof M Fitzgerald
Combinatorial treatments for secondary degeneration using ion channel inhibitors
- Prof N Knuckey, Adj A/Prof B Meloni, Dr S. Boulos, Dr K. Campbell
Enhancing neuro-protective efficacy of mild hypothermia / magnesium therapy following cerebral ischaemia/stroke
Clinical Research
- Prof M Stacey, A/Prof J Swaine, Senior Research Fellow Delia Hendrie
A randomised controlled trial of an individualised self-management program to prevent pressure ulcers following spinal cord injury
- A/Prof Garry Allison, Prof S Dunlop, A/Prof John Buchanan
Central modulation of lower limb tone following acquired brain injury: role of sub-maximal loading on neurological outputs & function
- Ms T Pereira, Ms J Holding, Ms J Brayshaw
What is the effect of cranioplasty on functional performance in an acquired brain injured population?
- A/Prof G Thickbroom, Dr M Byrnes, Dr D Edwards
Cortical plasticity after spinal cord injury - measurement & modulation
- Dr M Byrnes, Ms J Beilby, Mr M Hart, Prof S Schug
A randomised controlled trial in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for neurotrauma patients experiencing chronic pain
- Prof S Brown, Assist. Prof S Stone, Prof S Webb, Dr N Henry, Prof S Rao, Prof D Fatovich, A/Prof D Arendts
Leukocyte cell signaling after traumatic brain injury: correlation with clinical outcomes
- A/Prof D Blacker, Dr D Prentice, Dr T Alvaro
A pilot study of combined intravenous minocycline and tPA for ischaemic stroke; a strategy to reduce haemorrhagic transformation
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