Name of Fellow


A/Pr Victor Villemagne

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


Imaging of Neurodegeneration

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 458,752

Start date of award


01/01/13

Total duration of award in years


5.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


alzheimer disease | frontotemporal dementia | neurodegenerative disorders | molecular imaging | ageing

Research Abstract


This research proposal outlines studies aimed at identifying specific biomarkers of neurodegeneration. Given the complexity and clinical overlap of these disorders the identification of diagnostic biomarkers for their early detection is crucial; especially in the identification of at-risk individuals before the development of symptoms. This will allow early intervention with disease-modifying medications which by arresting neuronal loss would prevent or delay onset of the disease.

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