Understanding the early disease mechanisms of motor neuron disease and frontotemporal dementia [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Adam Walker (Principal investigator)

Brief description Motor neuron disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are incurable, fatal neurodegenerative diseases. MND and FTD patients have similar brain and spinal cord pathology, but the causes of disease remain unclear. Using new genetically modified mice that for the first time recapitulate key features of the human diseases, this project will define the biochemical processes that contribute to disease onset and progression and will test potential disease-modifying therapeutics.

Funding Amount $AUD 709,620.70

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant