Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP120102614

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP120102614

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

A toxic cycle of inflammation and iron in the ageing brain. This project investigates why our brain cells gradually die as we grow older. We believe that infections and inflammation in other parts of the body cause iron to accumulate in the brain and become toxic. Iron supplements and ageing may make this situation worse. The results of this study could lead to new treatments for memory loss and dementia.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 31-12-2015

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $270,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Central Nervous System | Biochemistry and Cell Biology not elsewhere classified | Cell Development, Proliferation and Death | Cell Neurochemistry | Neurosciences

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Nervous System and Disorders | Neurodegenerative Disorders Related to Ageing | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Medical and Health Sciences |

Other Keywords

Biochemistry and Cell Biology not elsewhere classified | Cell Development, Proliferation and Death | Cell Neurochemistry | Central Nervous System | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Medical and Health Sciences | Nervous System and Disorders | Neurodegenerative Disorders Related to Ageing | Neurosciences

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