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research project investigating the effects of COVID-19 on brain cells

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • start year

    -99

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $0

  • Funder

    Brain Research New Zealand

  • Principal Investigator

    Dr. Indranil Basak, Dr. Lucia Schweitzer

  • Research Location

    New Zealand

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Clinical characterisation and management

  • Research Subcategory

    Disease pathogenesis

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Unspecified

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Unspecified

  • Vulnerable Population

    Unspecified

  • Occupations of Interest

    Unspecified

Abstract

Since the appearance of the first case of COVID-19, a range of symptoms going beyond the effects on the respiratory system have been reported - including neurological complications, such as headaches, confusion, dizziness, and an increased risk of stroke. To learn more about these symptoms and the effects of the virus on the nervous system, a group of researchers from the University of Otago are conducting a study to look at what happens to the brain cells that are infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.