Focal demyelination in Alzheimer's disease [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof James Vickers (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Jerome Staal ,  Prof Adrian West ,  Prof Tracey Dickson

Brief description There are escalating numbers of Alzheimer�s disease sufferers. This Project aims to provide a better understanding of the fundamental process underlying the damage to brain circuitry in this condition. This proposal may provide key information regarding the relationship between the major pathological changes of Alzheimer�s disease, identifying the cellular mechanisms that are crucial to this process, and providing new avenues for therapeutic agents targeted at the earliest stage of AD.

Funding Amount $AUD 334,053.95

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant