The Tasmanian Healthy Brain Project: a longitudinal intervention study to reduce the risk of ageing-related cognitive decline and dementia [ 2016 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof James Vickers (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Anna King ,  A/Pr Mathew Summers ,  Prof Andrew Robinson ,  Prof Jeffery Summers
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Brief description It has been proposed that engagement in purposeful complex mental stimulation provides protection against dementia. The Tasmanian Healthy Brain Project (THBP) is a unique, large-scale prospective trial that examines whether university-level study in older adult population reduces ageing-related cognitive decline and risk of dementia. This project will also examine how an individual’s genetic profile may influence the potential benefits of complex mental stimulation as well as risk of dementia.

Funding Amount $AUD 908,751.81

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant