Introducing the 2025 grant recipients of the Alzheimer Society Research Program 

Brain Canada, in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada, is proud to announce the 2025 grant recipients of the Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP)! 

These researchers are at the forefront of dementia research, working to transform innovative ideas into impactful solutions. Since 1989, the ASRP has been one of Canada’s most innovative hubs for dementia research, helping the brightest minds in the field spark their work from idea to impact.

This year, Brain Canada co-funded twelve Proof of Concept grants and four New Investigator Operating Grants.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients! 

Proof of Concept Grants 

Adam Shuhendler

Antonio Nanci

Cindy Barha

Corinne Fischer

Douglas Allan

Etienne Hebert-Chatelain

Glen Hougan

Ina Anreiter

Jonathan Epp

Krista Lanctôt

Martin Ingelsson

Olga Rojas

New Investigator Operating Grants 

Derya Sargin

Jennifer Watt

Lillian Hung

Samantha Biglieri

To read the full list of researchers and projects funded, visit alzheimer.ca/fundingresults. 

This funding has been made possible by the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), an innovative arrangement between the Government of Canada (through Health Canada), Brain Canada Foundation, and Alzheimer Society of Canada.