Gary Morris
Learning how to use human brain banks to uncover new mechanisms linked to dementia
Award
Dementia Australia Research Foundation Travel Grant
Status
In progress
Start Date
1 March 2025
About the project
This research focuses on using human brain tissue to uncover new mechanisms in Alzheimer’s disease and advance our understanding of how brain immune cells, called microglia, interact with blood vessels. By working with samples from an internationally renowned brain bank at Oxford University, and through the use of an innovative technique called multiplex immunohistochemistry, the study will examine how microglia, astrocytes, and other brain cells function in both healthy and Alzheimer’s disease affected brains.
This work could identify new targets for treatments aimed at protecting the blood-brain barrier and improving brain health. The researcher will also attend the Glia 2025 international conference to present findings, build collaborations, and establish expertise in the field of glial research. This project aims to develop new therapeutic approaches to combat Alzheimer’s disease and improve care for those living with dementia.
Where are they now?
Dr Gary Morris is a Research Fellow in Neuroscience and Lecturer in Biomedicine at the University of Tasmania.
