Name of Fellow


Dr Genevieve Steiner

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


An investigation into the neural substrates of cognitive deficits in Mild Cognitive Impairment, and the mechanisms of action of a novel treatment

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 389,839

Start date of award


01/01/16

Total duration of award in years


4.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


mild cognitive impairment | cognitive neuroscience | complementary medicine | mechanisms | neuropsychology

Research Abstract


Furthering our understanding of the brain mechanisms that underlie the deficits in memory, executive function, and language that occur with Mild Cognitive Impairment is vital for conceptualising the underlying disease processes, and for the development of targeted treatments. Hence, this project will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the brain’s electrical and metabolic responses during specialised cognitive tasks, whilst simultaneously investigating a possible treatment.

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