Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1024224]Researchers: Dr Melissa Slavin (Principal investigator)
Brief description One hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a build up of plaques in the brain, starting years before symptoms are observed. We will use PiB-PET brain scans to determine the degree of plaque build-up in pairs of twins at risk of developing AD, and calculate the heritability of these plaques. We will also be able to calculate (potentially modifiable) environmental factors that may be contributing to the relationship between plaques and memory and thinking.
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 1024224
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1024224
