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DoctorAriane Gélinas-Marion

Research Officer - MS Stem

Menzies Institute for Medical Research

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  • Research Officer - MS Stem
    Menzies Institute for Medical Research
  • 03 6220 3569 (Work)
  • Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, 440-05 MS2 Level 4, Hobart CBD Campuses, TAS

RESEARCH SUMMARy

Current projects

Ariane manages the Multiple Sclerosis Stem Cell Laboratory and the MS Stem Biobank. Her principal focus is to generate and maintain stem cell lines from individuals with MS and their unaffected family members. Ariane also differentiates the stem cell lines into glial cells to investigate the potential effects of MS on cell morphology.

FUNDED PROJECTS

  • GRANT
    WHAT CAUSES MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ONSET AND PROGRESSION?
    1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2028
    People funded by this grant:
    • Young K,
    • Fletcher J,
    • Blackburn N
    Project Total: $3,653,279; In multiple sclerosis (MS) immune cells attack the brain. A person's genes, environment and lifestyle choices can influence whether they develop MS and the severity of disease. But we don't know how these factors alter brain cell function to start or worsen MS. To figure this out, we studied families with multiple members who have MS. We identified gene mutations carried by people with MS, with the potential to change brain cells function. We will now determine how brain cells are affected. Funded by: National Health & Medical Research CouncilNational Health & Medical Research Council - Grant-Ideas ($7,306,558); University of Tasmania ($480,068).
  • GRANT
    Multiple Sclerosis - Pathways to Protecting and Repairing the Central Nervous System
    1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2026
    People funded by this grant:
    • Young K
    Project Total: $650,000; This application describes laboratory research that aims to identify signalling pathways that precipitate MS, learn how neural circuit function is impacted by MS pathology, and design and translate treatments to protect and repair the CNS. Funded by: Multiple Sclerosis Australia - Fellowship-Senior ($650,000); University of Tasmania ($425,040).