Testing the Prion Hypothesis in Parkinson’s Disease using a Novel In Vivo Model of α-synuclein Transmission [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Christopher Bye (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Bradley Turner ,  A/Pr Clare Parish

Brief description Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a debilitating neurological disease with no cure. Recently it has been discovered that the disease can spread through the brain. We have developed the worlds first animal model to study exactly how the disease propagates inside of neurons during this spread. We will use the model to answer key questions about this critical stage of disease spread, knowledge that is essential for the development of successful therapies to prevent disease progression.

Funding Amount $622,555.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant