PhD Grant Proposal (360G-Wellcome-203771_Z_16_A)

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Older people are often classed as either experiencing ‘normal’ cognitive ageing, or ‘pathological’ cognitive ageing as a result of diseases such as Alzheimer’s (AD). However, these classifications fail to reflect the spectrum of cognitive decline that is experienced as we age. Age-related cognitive decline is a hugely important health problem; it has a profound impact on quality of life, increases the risk of depression and may herald dementia. Because of this, it is important to investigate what influences how well we age cognitively. Age itself is the biggest risk factor for cognitive decline. The comprehensive causes and mechanisms of ageing are not fully understood but we do know that the process is closely integrated with inflammation – the body’s immune response to injury or irritants. Although recently receiving significant attention, the precise cause-and-effect relationship between inflammation and cognitive ageing has not yet been fully explored. Using different techniques, this project will investigate the role of inflammation in cognitive ageing, and whether the process can explain why some people are more resilient than others. Understanding the differences in individual’s cognitive decline is critical to developing interventions to prolong cognitive health and to gain insight into diseases of cognition such as AD.

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Grant Details

Amount Awarded 0
Applicant Surname Stevenson
Approval Committee Internal Decision Panel
Award Date 2018-09-30T00:00:00+00:00
Financial Year 2017/18
Grant Programme: Title PhD Studentship (Basic)
Internal ID 203771/Z/16/A
Lead Applicant Ms Anna Stevenson
Partnership Value 0
Planned Dates: End Date 2020-09-30T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2017-10-01T00:00:00+00:00
Recipient Org: Country United Kingdom
Region Scotland