Extending disability-free survival among older Australians

Project: Research

Project Details

Project Description

The applicant is the Australian chief investigator of the internationally prominent ASPREE study which aims to identify new approaches to early diagnosis & prediction of aging-related diseases. This knowledge will lead to earlier and more targeted intervention and improved outcomes. The need to extend the time elderly people remain self-sufficient is amongst the highest medical research priorities. ASPREE is fundamental to this research effort internationally.
StatusActive
Effective start/end date1/01/2031/12/24