Dr Cheryl Hawkes works at Milton Keynes’ Open University alongside her team, and is set to launch a study lasting four years that will examine the possible cause of the disease.
This study will look at the process by which amyloid, a protein, is removed from the brain’s blood vessels and how problems with this could be a reason why Alzheimer’s occurs.
Now the work being carried out by this team has been boosted by the decision of Alzheimer’s Research UK to finance it, and Dr Laura Phipps from the charity told a reporter from the Milton Keynes Citizen that:
“This innovative project will help shed new light on what is currently a poorly understood process which could have an important role to play in maintaining a healthy brain as people age.”
Educational institutions such as this one are always able to turn to brochure printers in Milton Keynes, to supply them with prospectuses detailing the courses they have available.
Dr Hawkes stated that the results could potentially prove that drugs used for treating illnesses like depression may be effective for those suffering from CAA and Alzheimer’s as well.
She added that everyone connected with the project was grateful for the funding.