An olfactory 'stress test' for early detection of Alzheimer's disease [ 2012 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Peter Schofield (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Grant Bateman ,  Prof Alison Jones ,  Prof John Attia

Brief description Early detection of Alzheimer's disease will be especially important when treatments become available that can slow or halt the progress of the disease. The sense of smell (olfaction) is affected early in the evolution of Alzheimer's disease. We have introduced a simple, inexpensive modification to standard testing of olfaction that we believe may help identify individuals with very early stage Alzheimer's disease. Our study is designed to assess this promising new approach.

Funding Amount $AUD 775,074.02

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant