In vivo tau imaging in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Victor Villemagne (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Andrew Watt ,  Dr Michelle Fodero-Tavoletti ,  Prof Christopher Rowe

Brief description Alteration of the normal protein tau leads to its deposition inside the brain cells leading to their death. These deposits have been well characterized and they are associated with cognitive impairment. We propose to study tau deposits in vivo in humans using positron emission tomography (PET) and assess its association with cognition and other signs of neurodegeneration

Funding Amount $AUD 538,998.92

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant