Dementia

Sean Coakley has received almost $600,000 of government funding for dementia to boost his research into neuron degeneration.

QBI researcher shares in $3.6m funding to UQ for dementia

Published on: 19 October 2015

Sean Coakley has received almost $600,000 of government funding for dementia to boost his research into neuron degeneration.

Gerhard Leinenga: using ultrasound to treat dementia

Dr Gerhard Leinenga has been caught in the whirlwind of excitement about his work into treating Alzheimer’s disease.

Queensland scientists have found that non-invasive ultrasound technology can be used to treat Alzheimer's disease and restore memory.

Alzheimer’s breakthrough uses ultrasound technology

Published on: 12 March 2015

Queensland scientists have found that non-invasive ultrasound technology can be used to treat Alzheimer's disease and restore memory.

Unblocking the neural superhighway

Published on: 6 February 2015

New insights into how nerves cells in the brain maintain efficient communication with each other may help offset the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.

Life as an Honours student

How Zala Skrbis, Honours student at QBI, found herself researching Alzheimer's disease.

Peter Hilton Fellow appointed

Published on: 23 June 2014

German postdoctoral researcher and recipient of the prestigious Peter Hilton Research Fellowship in Ageing Dementia Dr Liviu-Gabriel Bodea has joined QBI.

CJCADR Public Dementia Forum part 2: treatment and care

The public dementia forum provided an overview of QBI research and the ongoing treatment of patients.