Name of Fellow
Dr Amy Heffernan
Institution
Funder
NHMRC
Contact information of fellow
Country
Australia
Title of project/programme
Investigating the iron proteome in Alzheimers disease
Source of funding information
NHMRC
Total sum awarded (Euro)
349,076
Start date of award
01/01/16
Total duration of award in years
4.0
The project/programme is most relevant to:
Alzheimer's disease & other dementias
Keywords
neurodegeneration | alzheimer disease | proteomics | protein chemistry | metals
Research Abstract
Iron is essential for brain function. When the delicate balance of metals in the brain is disturbed, neurodegenerative effects such as those seen in Alzheimers disease are observed. Although we know there is a link between iron and Alzheimers disease, we do not know which specific iron proteins are involved. This project will provide the first characterisation of different iron proteins in the brain to understand the mechanisms of disease and help in the search for new treatments.
Types: Fellowships
Member States: Australia
Diseases: Alzheimer's disease & other dementias
Years: 2016
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