Dementia Risk Mitigation in Individuals with Cardiovascular Disease
Principal Investigator
Myuri Ruthirakuhan, PhD
Sunnybrook Research Institute
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About the Research Project
Program
Award Type
Standard
Award Amount
$97,994.47
Active Dates
January 01, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Grant ID
CA2023003
Goals
Identify new druggable targets for AD-risk mitigation in at-risk patient populations.
Unique and Innovative
This proposal uniquely integrates multimorbidity clustering with advanced biomarker discovery to move beyond traditional single-risk-factor approaches. Our focus on lipid biomarkers as a modifiable target in dementia risk among cardiovascular patients is novel. Combining large-scale population data with detailed biomarker analyses advances precision medicine for dementia prevention.
Foreseeable Benefits
Our research will improve early identification of individuals at highest risk for dementia due to cardiovascular multimorbidity. It will guide development of targeted therapies to reduce dementia progression. This work also opens new avenues for personalized treatment by linking lipid and metabolic biomarkers to disease mechanisms.