Axon degeneration and axon protection in CNS disease and injury [ 2015 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Anna King (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Alison Canty ,  Prof James Vickers

Brief description One of the major reasons for the clinical symptoms of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Motor Neuron Disease is the loss of connections between the nerve cells. Nerve cells are connected by specialized processes called axons. In disease these processes can breakdown. This project specifically looks at how axons break down in disease and tests therapeutic strategies to protect them.

Funding Amount $377,077.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant