Name of Fellow
Dr Fiona Kumfor
Institution
Funder
NHMRC
Contact information of fellow
Country
Australia
Title of project/programme
Identifying novel markers to differentiate frontotemporal dementia from Alzheimer's disease
Source of funding information
NHMRC
Total sum awarded (Euro)
409,723
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 | diagnosis | emotion | neurophysiology | neuroimaging
Research Abstract
In people under 65 years of age, frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are equally common. Distinguishing between these different types of dementia is extremely challenging. Patients can present with similar symptoms, even when the underlying dementia cause (i.e., brain pathology) is different. Inaccurate diagnosis means patients cannot access appropriate treatments, as these become available. I will develop novel tests of social function to improve the diagnosis of dementia syndromes.
Types: Fellowships
Member States: Australia
Diseases: Alzheimer's disease & other dementias
Years: 2016
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