Is stroke neurodegenerative? A longitudinal study of changes in brain volume and cognition following stroke [ 2012 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Amy Brodtmann (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Heath Pardoe ,  Dr Toby Cumming ,  Prof Graeme Jackson

Brief description There is no direct evidence linking Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and stroke. It is unknown whether stroke can trigger progressive dementia in the same way as AD. In a group of stroke patients, we will measure MRI brain volume and cognition in the 5 years after stroke. These findings will be critical for identification of those patients most at risk of dementia after stroke. This will allow future early intervention for these patients, via promising AD disease-modifying therapies.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,044,837.17

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant