Name of Fellow


A/Pr Cassandra Szoeke

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


Modifiable risk factors for cognitive impairment in ageing

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 312,063

Start date of award


01/01/14

Total duration of award in years


5.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


cognitive function | preventive health | alzheimer disease | women's health | cardiovascular risk factors

Research Abstract


This study focuses on age-related decline in cognitive function in midlife.Early detection of people at risk will allow the introduction of health programs to reduce disease.This study would provide essential information on the role of hormones and vascular risk factors in cognitive decline.This information will fill a significant gap in our knowledge on the role of hormones and vascular factors and open a potential avenue of treatment to improve cognitive outcomes in ageing.

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