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Metal-mediated mechanisms and therapeutic approaches for treating brain injury across age

Description: This grant will examine the role of zinc and iron in the neuronal changes that occur following brain injury, with a specific focus on the role of these metals in functional outcomes. We will also examine how the role of these metals changes across the normal lifespan, and also whether these metal changes are consistent across different types of brain injury. Finally, we will examine the therapeutic potential of zinc- and iron-targeted compounds.

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Amount: A$1,230,000

Funding type: research

Funder scheme: Project Grants - Standard Project Grant

Start date: 2018-01-01

End date: 2020-12-31

Investigator: A/Pr Adlard

Institution: Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

Topic: Trace Elements in Health

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences