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Grant Award View - GA28502-V1
Rational design of new synthetic antifreeze molecules for...
GA ID:
GA28502-V1
Agency:
Australian Research Council
Approval Date:
27-Nov-2018
Variation Publish Date:
4-Jun-2019
Variation Date:
4-Jun-2019
Category:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research
Grant Term:
1-May-2019 to 30-Apr-2022
Value (AUD):
$380,000.00
(GST inclusive where applicable)
Varies:
GA28502
- Rational design of new synthetic antifreeze molecules for cryopreservation
One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No
PBS Program Name:
ARC 18/19 Discovery
Grant Program:
Discovery Projects
Grant Activity:
Rational design of new synthetic antifreeze molecules for cryopreservation
Purpose:
This project aims to synthesise new carbohydrate-based surfactants optimised for use as cryoprotectants, and to accurately measure, model and optimise their performance. The project will use state-of-the-art experimental methods and advanced phase-field modelling techniques to optimise the cryoprotectants so that they reduce osmotic stress in cells and inhibit ice crystal growth during freezing and thawing. The expected outcomes will be novel cryoprotectants that are easy to synthesise, non-toxic and effective, opening up new possibilities for the cryopreservation of cells, organs and possibly even whole organisms. This will have broad impact in critical applications such as long-term blood storage, reproductive technology and stem cell therapy, as well as preservation of endangered species.
GO ID:
GO Title:
Discovery Projects commencing in 2019
Internal Reference ID:
DP19 Round 1
Selection Process:
Targeted or Restricted Competitive
Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No
Grant Recipient Details
Recipient Name:
RMIT University
Recipient ABN:
49 781 030 034
Grant Recipient Location
Suburb:
MELBOURNE
Town/City:
MELBOURNE
Postcode:
3000
State/Territory:
VIC
Country:
AUSTRALIA
Grant Delivery Location
State/Territory:
VIC
Postcode:
3000
Country:
AUSTRALIA