A million-euro funding for the research of neuroplasticity enhancing mechanisms of antidepressants

Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation has granted a funding of €1.000.000 to Academy Professor Eero Castrén.

MD, PhD  does research on how antidepressants enhance plasticity in the adult brain. He is an at University of Helsinki's  ( Unit) during the term 1 January 2107 to 31 December 2021.

Castrén has previously shown how the molecular actions of antidepressants enhance plasticity in the adult brain.

The possibility to restore and shape plasticity in the brain opens up the potential for important new applications in the detection and treatment of psychiatric disorders. The new research evidence will help to improve the diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases.

In total, the  granted over €18.5 million of funds in 2018.

 

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