Project

High-precision isotopic analysis of essential metals as a novel tool for unraveling their role in Alzheimer's disease and for diagnostic/prognostic purposes

Code

01D01119

Duration

15 November 2019 → 31 October 2020

Funding

Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund

Promotor

Frank Vanhaecke

Research disciplines

Natural sciences
- Analytical separation and detection techniques
- Instrumental methods
- Inorganic elements and compounds

Keywords

isotope ratio multi-collector ICP-mass spectrometry essential elements metals neurological disorder Alzheimer’s disease

Project description

This PhD research project aims to evaluate high-precision isotopic analysis of the essential metals copper (Cu), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and potassium (K) using multi-collector ICP-mass spectrometry as a novel means for obtaining a more profound insight into the potential role of these metals in Alzheimer’s disease and assess its use for diagnostic/prognostic purposes in this context.