Novel pharmacological strategies to treat cognitive dysfunction in COPD [ 2018 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Ross Vlahos (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Sarah Spencer ,  A/Pr Steven Bozinovski ,  Prof Christine Mcdonald ,  Prof Michael Saling

Brief description Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major incurable global health burden and is the 4th largest cause of death worldwide. Up to 60% of COPD patients suffer from cognitive dysfunction (i.e. a brain disorder which affects learning, memory, attention) which often leads to dementia. The reason for this is unknown so the aim of this study is to determine why people with COPD suffer from mental disorders then develop novel treatments to treat these disorders in COPD patients.

Funding Amount $AUD 884,669.37

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant