Multimodal Woven BioPolymer Fibre Conduits for Remodelling Damaged Peripheral Nerve [ 2010 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Robert Kapsa (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Michael Murphy ,  Dr Ilias (Louis) Kyratzis ,  Prof Gordon Wallace

Brief description Damage to peripheral nerve arises as a result of trauma or disease ranging in severity from mild to severe incapacitation. Currently surgeons remove healthy nerve from individuals with nerve damage to repair more important priority nerves. We aim to create an effective implant for nerve repair that totally degrades leaving behind the regenerated nerve. This will eliminate the need for nerve harvesting as well as restoring lost nerve function in individuals with nerve injury.

Funding Amount $AUD 686,901.18

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant