Principal Investigators
Prof David Bruce
Institution
University of Western Australia
Contact information of lead PI
Country
Australia
Title of project or programme
Cognitive decline in diabetes
Source of funding information
National Health and Medical Research Council
Total sum awarded (Euro)
407,709
Start date of award
01/01/2010
Total duration of award in years
7
Keywords
Research Abstract
Dementia occurs more commonly than expected in diabetes but the reasons are unknown. There could be a build up of deposits of the toxic protein in the brain that causes Alzheimer’s disease. A new technique, using Positron Emmission Tomography (PET scans), will be used to answer this question in combination with MRI scans and serial cognitive testing in patients considered to be at-risk for dementia. The study will help direct research efforts aimed at dementia prevention and treatment.
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Types: Investments < €500k
Member States: Australia
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Years: 2016
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