Enhancing the blood-brain barrier efflux of ?-amyloid: a novel approach for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Joseph Nicolazzo (Principal investigator) ,  Prof William Banks

Brief description Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia and is associated with the accumulation of a toxic protein in the brain. This project will investigate whether enhancing the removal of this toxic protein from the brain (by shuttling it into the blood) will restore the memory deficit associated with AD. The outcomes of this project have the potential to lead to novel strategies for the treatment of this debilitating disorder.

Funding Amount $AUD 291,274.41

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant