Name of Fellow


A/Pr Olivier Piguet

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


Improving diagnosis and prognosis of early-onset dementia

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 423,019

Start date of award


01/01/16

Total duration of award in years


5.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


frontotemporal dementia | alzheimer disease | neuroimaging | social cognition | diagnosis

Research Abstract


Frontotemporal dementia accounts for ~15% of all dementias. It is as common as Alzheimer’s disease in the < 65 year olds but understanding of this disease remains limited. Over the next 5 years, my research will work towards improving diagnosis, prognosis and prediction of pathology, using a multidisclinary approach that combines clinical, brain imaging, genetics and neuropathological investigations. This research will contribute to improving the care and quality of life of dementia patients.

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