Restoration of diabetes associated cognitive deficits through the modulation of cerebrovascular integrity [ 2017 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Ryusuke Takechi (Principal investigator)

Brief description Diabetes is known to increase the risk of dementia. Although the mechanisms are currently unknown, a recently emerging body of evidence suggest that damaged blood vessels of the brain may be central to onset and progress of cognitive dysfunction. Consistently, the dysfunction of brain blood vessels is often observed in the brain of diabetes subjects. Therefore, this project will investigate whether the amelioration of disrupted brain blood vessels restores the cognitive function in diabetes.

Funding Amount $AUD 430,998.68

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF