A study of mechanisms of cognitive decline in Type 2 diabetes mellitus [ 2007 - 2009 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Velandai Srikanth (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Alison Venn ,  Prof Gerald Muench ,  Prof Josephine Forbes ,  Prof Thanh Phan
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Brief description Diabetes mellitus and dementia are major public health problems. Diabetes may increase the risk of dementia. This study aims to uncover the mechanism by which diabetes may increase dementia risk. This may lead to finding new ways to prevent or treat diabetes-related dementia and thus reduce the public health burden of dementia.

Funding Amount $AUD 510,222.77

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant