Cognitive enhancement in schizophrenia via selective oestrogen receptor modulator. [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Thomas Weickert (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Cynthia Shannon Weickert ,  Prof Jayashri Kulkarni ,  Prof Peter Schofield ,  Prof Vaughan Carr

Brief description Cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia is resistant to treatment and related to poor community functioning and quality of life. In spite of the widely appreciated magnitude of the problem, there is still a critical gap in our knowledge concerning treatments to reverse these cognitive deficits. The proposed research is significant because it will clarify the role of hormones and genes in relation to cognitive deficits in schizophrenia and it may help patients improve their level of functioning.

Funding Amount $AUD 396,380.33

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant