Name of Fellow

    Dr Rachel Buckley

    Institution

    Funder

    NHMRC

    Contact information of fellow

    Country

    Australia

    Title of project/programme

    What can tau deposition tell us about the appearance of subjective and objective cognitive decline in older adults?

    Source of funding information

    NHMRC

    Total sum awarded (Euro)

    € 456,706

    Start date of award

    01/01/16

    Total duration of award in years

    5.0

    The project/programme is most relevant to:

    Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

    Keywords

    cognitive decline | imaging | older people | early detection | dementia-related decline in memory

    Research Abstract

    Subjective memory concerns are common in older adults, but it is uncertain how they relate to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers. Novel neuroimaging techniques have been developed for measuring tau deposition, a hallmark feature of AD. Using this technique, I aim to determine whether tau is sensitive to certain types of subjective concerns. My findings will reveal which concerns are indicative of AD risk, and which arise from unrelated factors, such as inattention or stress.

Types: Fellowships
Member States: Australia
Diseases: Alzheimer's disease & other dementias
Years: 2016
Database Categories: N/A
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