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Blood relations: finding circulating biomarkers for inherited heart disease

Year:
2011
Duration:
50 months
Approved budget:
$500,000.00
Researchers:
Dr Anna Pilbrow
Health issue:
Cardiovascular/cerebrovascular
Proposal type:
Sir Charles Hercus Fellowship
Lay summary
Our research explores how family history contributes to susceptibility to heart disease. We are investigating biochemical pathways within the heart and blood vessels that are altered in people genetically predisposed to heart disease. This will allow us to develop blood tests that indicate impending risk of a heart attack.