Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1044175]Researchers: Prof Ingrid Scheffer (Principal investigator) , A/Pr Paul Lockhart , Prof Martin Delatycki , Prof Melanie Bahlo , Prof Sarah Wilson
Brief description Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood with lifelong impact. ASD are characterised by deficits in communication, language development and restricted behaviours or interests. ASD have a genetic basis likely due to multiple genes but the cause is not known in more than 75% of cases. This project will discover genes associated with ASD by studying large families in which several children have ASD and identify new targets for treatment.
Funding Amount $AUD 879,279.59
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1044175
- nhmrc : 1044175