Investigating neuroinflammation and its relationship with progressive brain structural loss in schizophrenia [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Vanessa Cropley (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr James Olver ,  Prof Bernhard Baune ,  Prof Christos Pantelis ,  Prof G. Paul Amminger

Brief description This project will investigate whether brain inflammation contributes to progressive brain volume loss in people with schizophrenia. Using novel brain scanning we will index whether brain cells involved in inflammation, called microglia, are in an activated state in people with schizophrenia. We expect microglia will be ‘activated’ in a subgroup of patients with schizophrenia, and will be related to progressive brain volume loss in these patients. This information will help us develop new treatments to prevent brain volume loss in the illness.

Funding Amount $AUD 466,252.31

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant