Diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with isotopes

The project aims to utilize high-precision stable isotope measurements of metals to detect early stages of Alzheimer's disease, combining geochemistry with medical science for potential patenting.

Subsidie
€ 150.000
2023

Projectdetails

Introduction

During the course of the PRISTINE proposal, we have developed the first high precision, high sensitivity stable isotope measurements for a variety of vital elements, including Zn and Cu.

Technical Advances

With these technical advances, we realized that we could monitor stable isotopic changes within organisms. This opens up a new way to study metal homeostasis as well as new methods for detection and diagnosis of diseases, in particular Alzheimer's disease.

Future Exploration

In DAI, we will further explore and make use of these unique technical advances to demonstrate the feasibility of using stable isotope geochemistry of metals to detect the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Methodology

To reach this goal, we will combine our technical skills developed during PRISTINE with medical science to demonstrate this proof of concept. If successful, we aim to file a patent.

Significance

This would represent a unique way to apply isotope cosmochemistry to medical science fields.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 150.000
Totale projectbegroting€ 150.000

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-6-2023
Einddatum30-11-2024
Subsidiejaar2023

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • INSTITUT DE PHYSIQUE DU GLOBE DE PARISpenvoerder

Land(en)

France

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