Name of Fellow
Dr Scott Ayton
Institution
Funder
NHMRC
Contact information of fellow
Country
Australia
Title of project/programme
Novel mechanisms and diagnostic applications for iron in Alzheimers disease
Source of funding information
NHMRC
Total sum awarded (Euro)
406,823
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
dementia | biomarkers | iron | apolipoprotein e | alzheimer disease
Research Abstract
My recent findings showed that measuring the iron content of the brain, by looking at the fluid surrounding the brain, was useful in predicting the chances of developing Alzheimers disease, and predicting the severity of this disease. Here, I will investigate this in more depth, and in new patient groups. The project has the potential to characterise a new way of predicting Alzheimers disease, and also will help inform how Alzheimers disease develops.
Types: Fellowships
Member States: Australia
Diseases: Alzheimer's disease & other dementias
Years: 2016
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