15 Dec 2021

Further funding for development of early Alzheimer's blood test

From Afternoons, 1:20 pm on 15 December 2021

An Otago University researcher is developing a blood test to detect early Alzheimer's disease, and can now continue her research with the help of an NZ Lottery Health Grant.

More than 70,000 New Zealanders are affected by Alzheimer's, and the hope is this test will allow for earlier, more effective intervention.

Associate Professor Joanna Williams talks to Karyn about her ongoing research.

University of Otago Associate Professor and Alzheimer's researcher Joanna Williams

University of Otago Associate Professor and Alzheimer's researcher Joanna Williams Photo: supplied