Grants

Australian Functional Genomics Network

Investigating the pathogenicity of novel SMN1 variants using Zebrafish.

FightMND

Generation of inducible and MND-sensitive genetic models for both basic research and drug discovery.

US Department of Defense Medical Research and Development

Peptide inhibitors targeting sodium channels to treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

NHMRC Investigator grant (Emerging Leader Fellowship)

From the identification of drugs against neurodegeneration to a better understanding of synaptic development and function

FightMND grant

A high-throughput system to identify ALS risk genes from genome-wide association studies

NHMRC Project Grant

Investigating the neuro-developmental role of schizophrenia-associated genes using the zebrafish

Griffith Equipment Grant

ZebraLAB Behavioural, Toxicity and Screening platform

Griffith University Internal Grant

Replacement cryopreservation system for long term storage of tumorigenic, immortalised and primary cell lines, microorganisms and zebrafish sperm bank.

Rebecca L. Cooper Medical Research Project Grant

Unveiling the pathogenic role of the schizophrenia and autism risk-gene NRXN1 in synaptogenesis

CIHR (Canadian NIH equivalent)

Deciphering the mechanisms of synaptic dysfunction in a genetic model of spinal muscular atrophy.

Nina Buscombe Award

MND Victoria.

CASS Award

Innovative genetic approach to recapitulate and study SMA in the zebrafish.

CureSMA of USA

Zebrafish models of Spinal Muscular Atrophy optimized for chemical genetics and drug discovery. From proof-of-principle to new insights and treatments. 

MNDRIA Grant in-aid

New and innovative polygenic approach for understanding and modelling MNDs

Rebecca L. Cooper Medical Research Equipment Grant

Using the Zebrafish to fight psychiatric disorders. From proof-of-principle to new insights and treatments.

NHMRC Project Grant

Seeking a cure for Machado Joseph disease – a prevalent neurodegenerative disease in Aboriginal communities of Arnhem land

AFM young investigator award