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Validation of ocular measures as potential biomarkers for early detection of brain amyloid and neurodegeneration
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500,000 Canadians have dementia, a number that will double within a generation due to the ongoing aging demographics of the population, with annual costs estimated to increase from $15B currently to over $150B by the year 2050. The estimated total cost to the society including the loss of productivity by…
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See the project and researchersNeuronal mechanisms of human episodic memory
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The rapid formation of new memories and the recall of old memories to inform decisions is essential for human cognition, but the underlying neural mechanisms remain poorly understood. The objective of this project is to assemble a multi-disciplinary and multi-site team with the expertise and patient volume to test key…
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See the project and researchersEarly Years Intervention on a First Nations Reserve
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Recognizing that the 9 months before birth and the early years of a child’s life are the most critical period in the shaping of the structures and functions of the brain, and the importance of high quality, culturally appropriate early childhood programming for Indigenous children and families prior to kindergarten…
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See the project and researchersCanadian Open Neuroscience Platform (CONP)
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The Canadian Open Neuroscience Platform (CONP) is a national platform for open sharing of neuroscience research data and brings together many of the country’s leading scientists in basic and clinical neuroscience to form an interactive network of collaborations in brain research, interdisciplinary partnership, clinical translation and Open Publishing. The goal…