Blood protein biomarkers for frontotemporal lobar degeneration [ 2012 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Glenda Halliday (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Jillian Kril ,  Prof John Hodges

Brief description This project will assess blood proteins as biomarkers for different pathogenic forms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), one of the major neurodegenerative dementias with a very rapid disease progression (mean survival 3 years). At present, it is not possible to predict which pathological variant is present in any given patient. We plan to develop blood protein biomarker assays capable of diagnosing the pathology in vivo.

Funding Amount $AUD 184,305.83

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant