Neuroprotection: protecting the central nervous system (retina and brain) from degeneration
Summary
Using rodent models and clinical trials, we are exploring strategies to protect the retina and brain from degeneration, in models of age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer-like dementias and Parkinson's disease.
Supervisor(s)
Research Location
Camperdown - Central Clinical School - Save Sight Institute
Program Type
Masters/PHD
Synopsis
We are exploring the effectiveness of three increasingly well established neuroprotectants - dietary saffron, photobiomodulation and remote ischaemic preconditioning. Each show remarkable ability to slow degenerations in models of these three diseases, and a clinical trial of saffron in AMD (age-related macular degeneration) has begun.
Additional Information
Location: Bosch Institute and Department of Physiology, School of Medical Science and Save Sight Institute.
Opportunities exist for MPhil/MSc and PhD projects in all aspects of this work
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Keywords
Age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, saffron, photobiomodulation, remote ischaemic preconditioning
Opportunity ID
The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is: 545
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