Funded Grants

An imbalance between excitation and inhibition is one of the earliest detectable features of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

The understanding of the factors responsible for the increased risk of cognitive problems in women remains limited.

Endogenous retrovirus-K (ERVK) is a genomic viral symbiont that contributes towards ALS neuropathology.

Two-thirds of individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease are women.

Individuals who engage on social media often disclose a personal dementia diagnosis or identify as a caregiver, yet little is known about the impact of that disclosure.

This project focuses on accelerating awareness about the importance of the issue of driving cessation by promoting the uptake of the Driving and Dementia Roadmap (DDR).

Personal support workers provide the most formal care to people living with dementia.

This grant builds on two related projects: the Dementia-Inclusive Choices for Exercise (DICE) project (funded by the Alzheimer Society Research Program); and the Dementia Resources for Eating, Activity, and Meaningful inclusion (DREAM) project.

Develop and disseminate a training program for rehabilitation providers working with long-term care residents with dementia.