Project Aim(s): To investigate bone morphogenetic protein 2 as a therapeutic for Parkinson's disease (PD).
Disease area
Parkinson's Disease and related disorders
Field of research
Basic/Discovery Research
Principal Investigator/ Researcher Names
Dr. Gerard O' Keeffe
Institution
University College Cork (UCC)
Funding body
The European Commission.
Grant Awarded (€)
184,590
Start date
Project completed
No
End/expected end date
Are you looking to Recruit Research Participants?
No
Additional Comments
This project involves the testing of neurotrophic factors as a novel therapeutic for Parkinson's disease sufferers.