Vascular mechanisms of neurodegeneration: drivers and determinants of dementia [ 2015 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Amy Brodtmann (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Jess Nithianantharajah ,  Dr Katherine Jackman ,  Dr Lachlan Thompson ,  Prof Geoffrey Donnan
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Brief description The evidence is compelling: vascular burden is the greatest determinant of late life cognition. The volume of evidence linking vascular risk and dementia is conclusive. All late-onset dementia syndromes, especially Alzheimer’s disease, are driven or exacerbated by vascular brain burden. We aim to examine how vascular burden causes dementia. Understanding the mechanisms means that we can prevent and treat the global epidemic of dementia.

Funding Amount $AUD 6,742,552.29

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls

Notes Boosting Dementia Research Initiative – Team Grant