Unravelling the neuropathological basis of the gastrointestinal manifestations of Parkinson’s Disease [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof John Furness (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Finkelstein ,  A/Pr Victoria Lawson

Brief description Parkinson’s Disease occurs in about 1% of the population. It is a distressing, progressive disease that places a severe burden on patients, families and carers. 80-90% of Parkinson’s Disease patients have constipation which causes substantial distress to patients, their families and carers. We have a rational path to therapy for constipation of Parkinson’s Disease that will be pursued in this project

Funding Amount $822,957.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant