Name of Fellow
Dr Shaun Frost
Institution
Funder
NHMRC
Contact information of fellow
Country
Australia
Title of project/programme
Early detection of Alzheimer's disease using ocular biomarkers
Source of funding information
NHMRC
Total sum awarded (Euro)
408,765
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
alzheimer disease | biomarkers | early detection | retina | ocular disease
Research Abstract
Curcumin fluorescence imaging of the retina will be tested for quantification of retinal amyloid plaque burden and rate of change. This will be compared to AD disease status, brain plaque burden and other markers to evaluate retinal imaging as an early test for AD.
Types: Fellowships
Member States: Australia
Diseases: Alzheimer's disease & other dementias
Years: 2016
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