New Therapies for Stroke – Preventing Stroke Progression and Enhancing Recovery [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Neil Spratt (Principal investigator)

Brief description Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Dr Spratt’s team have discovered a new mechanism causing pressure to rise in the skull after stroke. They will build on their discovery of a promising new therapy to prevent early worsening of stroke and improve patient outcomes. He also leads a team studying better stroke recovery by promoting activity by enriching the rehabilitation environment, and ways to improve fitness in stroke survivors.

Funding Amount $AUD 478,416.70

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF