Extending disability-free survival among older Australians
Description: I am the Australian chief investigator of the internationally prominent ASPREE study which aims to identify new approaches to early diagnosis & prediction of ageing-related diseases. This knowledge will lead to earlier and more targeted intervention and improved outcomes.The need to extend the time elderly people remain self-sufficient is amongst the highest medical research priorities. ASPREE is fundamental to this research effort internationally
Amount: A$2,502,000
Funding type: research
Funder scheme: Investigator Grants - Leadership
Investigator: John McNeil
Institution: Monash University
Funded outputs count: 25
Funder award ID: 1173690
OpenAlex ID: G4382548905
