Developing Precision Medicine Approaches: To create personalized treatment plans for patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) by integrating genetic, biomarker, and clinical data.
Innovative Therapeutic Strategies: To identify new drug targets and therapeutic interventions aimed at enhancing cellular clearance mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases.
Early Diagnosis and Prevention: To develop reliable biomarkers and advanced imaging techniques for early diagnosis and potential prevention strategies for neurodegenerative diseases.
Understanding Disease Mechanisms: To elucidate the molecular and cellular pathways involved in the onset and progression of neurodegenerative diseases, with an emphasis on translational research.
Enhancing Patient Outcomes: To improve the quality of life and clinical outcomes for patients through the development of novel diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies.
Collaborative Research Networks: To establish and expand collaborative research networks between different institutions and disciplines, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to tackling neurodegeneration.
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