Name of Fellow


Dr Shantel Duffy

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


Neuroimaging insights into sleep-wake dysfunction in older adults 'at risk' of developing dementia

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 371,897

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


sleep disturbance | mild cognitive impairment | magnetic resonance imaging (mri) | secondary prevention | oxidative stress

Research Abstract


This program of research aims to investigate the biological mechanisms underlying the relationship between sleep dysfunction and dementia. I aim to apply my magnetic resonance imaging expertise and experience working with individuals ‘at risk’ of dementia and further develop my emerging skills in sleep research, to improve our understanding of this fundamental relationship and investigate the effect of targeted interventions and longitudinal clinical outcomes in ‘at risk’ older adults.

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