Alzheimer’s disease
This project focuses on how pathology spreads during disease progression, the link between amyloid-β (Aβ) and tau pathology, and down-stream mechanisms of Aβ- and tau toxicity.
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Genetics of early onset Alzheimer's disease
Dementia is usually thought of as a disease of ageing. However, the burden of young onset dementia, with symptoms occurring before age 65, has recently been identified as an important area not well supported by the health care system. Dr Bill Brooks has continued his development of information and support systems for use by families that have early onset hereditary dementias.
Causes, consequences and costs of injury-related hospitalisations for people with dementia: identify
This research program explores the influence of dementia on the pattern of hospital admissions, clinical care, health outcomes and economic costs of older people with an injury-related hospitalisation. It provides data on the impact of injury on a person with dementia and the health system more generally.