Name of Fellow


Prof Sharon Naismith

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


Modifiable risks and interventions for older people 'at risk' of dementia

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 288,137

Start date of award


01/01/11

Total duration of award in years


6.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


cognitive decline | neural plasticity | depression | neurodegeneration | dementia

Research Abstract


This research proposal will explore the modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline (ie. changes in memory and thinking functions) in older people. It will examine the pertinence of critical contributors to glial-neuronal networks including depression, cardiovascular disease, sleep-wake systems, mental and physical exercise, inflammatory processes and diet, as well as test interventions that target these risk factors. It will use sophisticated brain scanning methods to examine which factors promote neuroplasticity.

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