Principal Investigators


Prof Perminder Sachdev

Institution


University of New South Wales

Contact information of lead PI


Country


Australia

Title of project or programme


The genetic and environmental determinants of amyloid deposition in older individuals: an amyloid imaging study using the twin design

Source of funding information


National Health and Medical Research Council

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 430,088

Start date of award


01/01/2015

Total duration of award in years


3

Keywords


Research Abstract


Alzheimer’s disease is characterised by the deposition of amyloid plaques in the brain. We don’t fully understand how amyloid deposition occurs and what contribution is made by genetic and environmental factors. Amyloid deposition in the brain can now be quantified during life using positron emission tomography. In this study, we will examine brain amyloid in twins, which will determine what proportion of the pathology is attributable to environmental factors that may be modifiable.

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