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Dr Lesley Cheng "Is Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease Imminent?" Alzheimer’s and dementia are the second leading cause of death among Australians. Alzheimer’s affects about one in ten people around the age of 65 and rises dramatically to one in three for those in their 80s.  La Trobe University researchers have identified abnormalities in the blood linked to the degenerative condition, which affects more than 350,000 Australians.
Molecular biologist Lesley Cheng said detecting abnormalities with a simple blood test could provide doctors with the definitive diagnostic tool they currently lack. arly diagnosis would mean patients could receive treatment earlier, which could boost the chances of stalling the symptoms. Dr Lesley Cheng is a Postdoctoral researcher at La Trobe University. She was awarded a Bachelor of Medical Science (La Trobe University) with Honours (Monash University) and a PhD (Monash University) with a PhD Scholarship from Neurosciences Victoria. |
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