Assessing the efficacy of safe and simple neuroprotective treatments for chronic degenerative conditions of the central nervous system

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1052392

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Current treatments for age-related diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) are limited. We have shown in animal models of acute CNS degenerations that treatment with saffron or low energy infrared light is strongly protective. This project will determine if these treatments prevent CNS damage and dysfunction in animal models of chronic degenerations and add to knowledge of how these treatments work. This research should lay the foundation for testing these novel treatments in humans.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $311,860.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Central Nervous System

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

antioxidant therapy | mouse models | neurodegenerative disorders | neuroprotection | phototherapy | retinal degeneration

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