Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/634504]
Researchers:
Prof David Bruce
(Principal investigator)
,
A/Pr Wendy Davis
,
Prof Ralph Martins
,
Prof Romola Bucks
,
Prof Sergio Starkstein
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Brief description Dementia occurs more commonly than expected in diabetes but the reasons are unknown. There could be a build up of deposits of the toxic protein in the brain that causes Alzheimer's disease. A new technique, using Positron Emmission Tomography (PET scans), will be used to answer this question in combination with MRI scans and serial cognitive testing in patients considered to be at-risk for dementia. The study will help direct research efforts aimed at dementia prevention and treatment.
Funding Amount $AUD 608,520.88
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 634504
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/634504