Name of Fellow


Prof Lars Ittner

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


Mechanisms and treatment in Alzheimer's disease

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 538,751

Start date of award


01/01/11

Total duration of award in years


6.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


alzheimer disease | microtubule associated protein (map) | transgenic animals | treatment strategies | alzheimer disease

Research Abstract


Currently, over 200,000 Australians are affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), causing a huge socio-economic damage. To overcome the lack of effective treatments, we need to understand the underlying causes and translate them into therapy. Using state-of-the-art cell culture and genetic mouse models, I will reveal fundamental processes in AD and related dementias, and develop tailored treatments to battle these devastating disorders.

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