NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH PROJECT: Cerebral Microstructure in Aging and Dementia using Advanced Quantitative MRI
ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH PROJECT: Cerebral Microstructure in Aging and Dementia using Advanced Quantitative MRI is a funding opportunity from NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING, up to 264951.
Overview
The dominant theory of Alzheimer's disease (AD) focuses on amyloid-beta plaques and tau proteins causing cognitive impairment. However, this theory has been questioned due to failed treatments targeting amyloid. Recent research highlights significant changes in white matter (WM) microstructure and composition in AD,…