Questions the ARI Seeks to Answer
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1. How do 'habits of daily living' contribute to disease at the molecular level; in particualr how do the affect inflammation and oxidative damage? |
2. What are the best markers for assessing inflammation and oxidative stress int he body? |
3. How does lifestyle contribute to cognitive dysfunction, especially in the elderly, and can lifestyle modification improve cognitive function? |
4. Can targeted brain stimulation (i.e. computer assisted cognitive remediation therapy), improve outcomes for adolescents with depression? |
5. What are the risk factors behind the development of depression in otherwise healthy women during the perinatal period? |
6. What is the predictive value of blood & tissue NAD(H) levels to disease? |
7. Can application of a lifestyle-based multimodal program improve cognitive function in older persons with mild cognitive impairment? |
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Project Title: Improving cognition in adolescents with depression using computer assisted cognitive remediation therapy (CCRT). |
Project Title: Development of urinary screening methodologies for early cancer detection. |
Project Title: Assessment of the effect of caffeine on memory and exercise induced rise in plasma bDNF. |
Project Title:Identification of biochemical and lifestyle-linked risk factors for the development of perinatal depression: Foundations for treatment. |
Project Title: Development of a multimodal program for the treatement of mild cognitive impairment. |
Project Title: Development of assessment of methodology for preserving NAD(H) in plasma and whole blood for analysis |
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PhD, MD and Masters Projects In Progress
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C. Deveney. Identification and assessment of the influenc eof biopsychosocial factor on the development of perinatal mood disorders. |
A. Rao. Assessment of the effect of Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek) on sex hormone levels in men and woemn. |
D. Chuginkov. Investigation of the attitutdes of patients and clinical staff to the use of complementary and alternative medicines in oncology. |
Y. Yu. Investigation of the attitudes of patients and clinical staff to the use of complementary and alternative medicines in obstetrics. |
Honours |
J. Cooper Assessment of the effect of caffeine on exercise induced memory and brain derived neurotrophic factor. |
Other ARI Facilitated Projects
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A. Temblett |
Project Title: Comparison of gastric volumes and pH in lean and obese patients determined by endoscopy. P. Stewart, S. Phillips |
Past Projects |
R. Grant, O. Szeto |
R. Grant, C. Harrington, T. Borody, N. Hope |
R. Grant, M. Morris, A. Bilgin, R. Pearce, S. Baines, Ms C. Zeuschner |
Project Title: Insulin resistance and childhood diabetes (Healthy under the skin you're in). R. Grant, M. Morris, A. Bilgin, R. Pearce, S. Baines, C. Zeuschner |