Trace element regulation in neurological disease: From molecular pathogenesis to translational impact. [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Anthony White (Principal investigator)

Brief description Neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and motor neuron disease are a major health burden for Australia and new approaches to treatment are urgently required. Essential trace elements such as copper, zinc and iron show major changes in neurodegneration, however, we do not understand how this drives disease processes. This proposal will develop an innovative 3D ‘brain on a chip’ cell model to probe the role of trace elements in brain pathology and identify exciting new treatments options.

Funding Amount $631,370.00

Funding Scheme Research Fellowships

Notes Research Fellowship