Principal Investigators

    Dr Jenny Gunnersen

    Institution

    University of Melbourne

    Contact information of lead PI

    Country

    Australia

    Title of project or programme

    Investigating secondary effects of a promising therapeutic strategy for Alzheimer's disease

    Source of funding information

    National Health and Medical Research Council

    Total sum awarded (Euro)

    € 469,450

    Start date of award

    01/01/2014

    Total duration of award in years

    3

    Keywords

    Research Abstract

    Synapses transfer information between neurons in the brain. In Alzheimer’s disease (AD), synapse loss results in dementia therefore it is imperative that any potential therapeutic drugs do not inadvertently cause further synapse loss. Drugs aimed at blocking production of toxic protein fragments in AD might have adverse secondary effects on synapse development and function. This research will determine whether this is the case and inform new therapeutic approaches aimed at minimizing side effects.

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Types: Investments < €500k
Member States: Australia
Diseases: N/A
Years: 2016
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