Non-invasive near-infrared optical imaging of neurodegeneration [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Simon Drew (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Victoria Lawson ,  Dr Cathryn Haigh

Brief description Dementia currently affects over 240,000 Australians with an increasing health cost. A common cause of dementia occurs when proteins in the brain form deposits and brain cells degenerate and die. This project will develop a novel medical imaging method that will facilitate the detection of dying brain cells. This will enable a better understanding of the causes of cell death and the opportunity to identify the best time for meaningful therapeutic intervention.

Funding Amount $AUD 312,033.60

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant