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Knowledge > Research RESEARCH GRANTS
The Research Funding round for 2008 has now closed.
Grants are available for scientific or social research which will improve outcomes for people with haemophilia, von Willebrand disorder or related inherited bleeding disorders, and/or medically acquired blood borne viruses.
A total amount of $50,000 is available for one or more projects to be undertaken over the next year.
Contact HFA on hfaust@haemophilia.org.au for further information.
HFA Research Grant Guidelines and Application Form 2008 (MS Word doc - 81KB)
Haemophilia Foundation Research Fund
The Haemophilia Foundation Research Fund was established in 1994 to support Australian based medical, scientific and social research to benefit the treatment and care of people with haemophilia and related bleeding disorders. The fund has provided for 21 research projects over its 1 year history, representing a total amount of $467,592.
Projects have focused on – * Genetics of haemophilia * Mutation detection in haemophilia * Impact of joint damage * Bone density in people with bleeding disorders * A study of people infected with HIV through blood products * Immune mechanisms and tolerance induction * Symptom impact for people living with hepatitis C * Towards a cure for haemophilia through gene therapy * Social and ethical dimensions of genetic testing
* Characterisation of cross-genotype HCV-specific T lymphocyte responses in HCV-exposed haemophilia patients During 2007-8 funding of $45,000 will be allocated from the Haemophilia Foundation Research Fund towards two research projects: *Ms Dilinie Herbert (Monash University, Melbourne)
Social and ethical dimensions of genetic testing ($20,000) *Prof Eric Gowans (Burnet Institute, Melbourne) The identification and analysis of antiviral agents with target the HCV res ($25,000) Haemophilia is rare, and research in this area is expensive. It is difficult for the small clinical and research community involved in the treatment of bleeding disorders in Australia to undertake research, however our research fund has meant that local clinicians and research scientists have been able to contribute to this area. However we need an injection of funds to the Haemophilia Foundation Research Fund to attract more research and to encourage new initiatives that will make life easier for people who must live with these chronic and potentially disabling disorders. To donate to the Haemophilia Foundation Research Fund call HFA on 1800 807 173 or email hfaust@haemophilia.org.au. Last Updated: (Natashia Coco, 31 Oct 2008)
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