Dr Ian Blair
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Clinical Senior Lecturer
C22 - Concord Hospital |
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Research interests
Dr Ian Blair is a senior research scientist at the ANZAC Research Institute where he heads a group investigating the molecular basis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS (otherwise known as motor neuron disease, MND). Dr Blair’s research career has focussed on determining the molecular genetic basis of a variety of neurological disorders including ALS, bipolar disorder, hereditary sensory neuropathy (HSN), Charcot Marie Tooth disorder (CMT), the spinal cerebellar ataxias (SCA), and Joubert syndrome.
Current national competitive grants*
2012
Investigating the pathogenesis of motor neuron disease using zebrafish models
Cole N, Nicholson G, Blair I, Laird A
NHMRC Project Grants ($419,925 over 3 years)
2011
Investigating the genetic basis of ALS
Blair I, Nicholson G
National Health and Medical Research Council Project Grant ($487,524 over 3 years)
2008
Investigating the molecular basis of motor neuron disease. Identifying new gene mutations for motor neuron disease
Blair I
NHMRC Career Development Awards ($409,000 over 5 years)
* Grants administered through the University of Sydney
PhD and Masters' project opportunities
Investigating novel molecular mechanisms in motor neuron disease. +
+ indicates the opportunity is full and unavailable.
International links
United States. (University of Massachusetts Medical School) Investigating the biology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/MND).
United Kingdom. (Kings College London) Investigating the biology of motor neuron disease (MND).