Vitamin D synthesis within osteoblasts increases bone mineral by regulating remodelling: Is this the link between vitamin D status and fractures? [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Paul Anderson (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Andrew Turner ,  Prof Gerald Atkins ,  Prof Howard Morris

Brief description This project will contribute to understanding mechanism of vitamin D action within bone to modulate bone resorption and offers the exciting prospect of identifying the mechanism by which an adequate vitamin D status can reduce the risk of osteoporotic hip fractures. Thus, this project has great potential to improve community health by being able to recommend vitamin D supplementation made on the basis of maintaining normal bone cell function with psarticular reference to modulating bone resorption.

Funding Amount $AUD 627,082.50

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant