Transcriptional regulation of the Parkinson’s Disease protein α – synuclein
Miss Danni Cheng
Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute
Funded By Tulip Foundation and The Helynne Annette Hoban Estate
Project Summary:
This project was selected because it is seen to have the potential to reveal a major novel pathway regulating α – synuclein levels in the brain. It is very clear that important advances in the understanding of the causes and therefore potential treatment options for the neurodegeneration associated with Parkinson’s disease can be made once the mechanism of α – synuclein can be revealed. Danni’s PhD research will directly address this crucial issue.
The Brain Foundation is the largest, independent funder of brain and spinal injury research in Australia. We believe research is the pathway to recovery.