Finding clinical predictors for the underlying pathology in different frontotemporal dementia (FTD) syndromes [ 2012 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

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

Brief description Due to the ageing population in Australia it is predicted that the prevalence of dementia will increase four-fold by 2050. Developing disease-modifying therapies for dementia is therefore a priority, however we also need to be able to accurately identify patients for whom these therapies will be beneficial. Here we will develop strategies for identifying patients with particular protein abnormalities in their brain, the substrate of most therapeutic interventions.

Funding Amount $AUD 136,593.27

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant