Mimicking slow wave sleep to enhance plasticity in the elderly human brain [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Martin Sale (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Jason Mattingley

Brief description Cognitive and motor impairments associated with ageing have a major social and economic impact. This project will address a major driver of this decline. Brain functional decline is causally linked to poor sleep. Using non-invasive brain stimulation aspects of sleep important for maintaining cognitive and motor function will be mimicked, without the need for people to sleep. This will provide a new means to boost plasticity, and will assist in improving brain health throughout life.

Funding Amount $AUD 429,461.26

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant