AI-driven causal model to determine upstream definitive genetic biomarkers for early detection of Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease


Grant Data
Project Title
AI-driven causal model to determine upstream definitive genetic biomarkers for early detection of Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Principal Investigator
Professor Li, Victor On Kwok   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Gozes Illana   (Co-Investigator)
Downey Jocelyn   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
12
Start Date
2022-10-06
Amount
389000
Conference Title
AI-driven causal model to determine upstream definitive genetic biomarkers for early detection of Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Keywords
Deep Learning, Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, Somatic Mutations, Definitive Genetic Biomarkers, AI-Driven Causal Model
Discipline
Artificial Intelligence and Machine learningNeurobiology and Neuromedicine
HKU Project Code
HLCA/E-707/22
Grant Type
Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards (Hong Kong) 2022
Funding Year
2022
Status
On-going
Objectives
The research outlined herein is designed to transform the field of Alzheimer’s Disease research by providing a set of genetic biomarkers of LOAD that can be detected early in the life of an individual to provide reliable and definitive disease prognosis, a crucial step in developing interventions that enable individuals to extend their healthy lives.