Project Aim(s): This TCD led international network was set up to determine the prevalence of ALS/MND in Latin-America through collaborative work between Prof. Orla Hardiman and researchers in the various countries involved including Cuba, Uruguay and Chile.
Disease area
Motor Neurone Disease
Field of research
Public Health
Principal Investigator/ Researcher Names
Prof. Orla Hardiman
Prof. Giancarlo Logroscino
Dr. Abayuba Perna (Uruguay)
Dr. Patricia Lillo (Chile)
Dr. Joel Gutierrez (Cuba)
Institution
Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (Cuba)
Trinity College Dublin
University of Chile
University of the Republic of Uruguay
Funding body
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
Grant Awarded (€)
739,600
Start date
Project completed
No
End/expected end date
Are you looking to Recruit Research Participants?
No
Additional Comments
Grant of €739,600 coverted from $800,000