Identifying the relationships between pathophysiology, heterogeneity and clinical wellbeing in Parkinson’s disease [ 2011 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Simon Lewis (Principal investigator)

Brief description This research will investigate the key predictors of dementia, poor quality of life, falls, carer burden, need for institutionalisation and health care utilisation in PD. The research will incorporate sophisticated brain scanning techniques as well as diverse and novel technologies that measure brain functioning. The outcomes of this research will inform clinical practice, health care reform and the development of targeted therapies.

Funding Amount $AUD 452,051.07

Funding Scheme Practitioner Fellowships

Notes Practitioner Fellowship