Project Aim(s): The development of neurotrophic factor therapy 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
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)
Grant Awarded (€)
639,453
Start date
Project completed
Yes
End/expected end date
Are you looking to Recruit Research Participants?
No
Additional Comments
Clinical trials using AAV vectors have been deemed safe and feasible in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). We are using these vectors to deliever novel neurotrophic factors as new disease modifying therapies for Parkinson's Disease sufferers.