Name of Fellow
Dr Nimeshan Geevasinga
Institution
Funder
NHMRC
Contact information of fellow
Country
Australia
Title of project/programme
Evaluation of patients with Motor Neuron Disease who have a specific genetic mutation
Source of funding information
NHMRC
Total sum awarded (Euro)
54,469
Start date of award
01/01/14
Total duration of award in years
3.0
The project/programme is most relevant to:
Motor neurone diseases
Keywords
motor neuron disease (mnd) | neurophysiology | transcranial magnetic stimulation (tms) | nerve excitability | electrophysiology
Research Abstract
Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a rapidly progressive neurological illness. A new genetic mutation C9ORF72 has recently been identified as a cause of MND. Little is known about the neurophysiological properties in these patients. We wish to better characterise the nerve function in these patients, using a new technique; ‘Threshold tracking transcranial magnetic stimulation’ and other existing neurophysiological techniques.
Types: Fellowships
Member States: Australia
Diseases: Motor neurone diseases
Years: 2016
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