Funded Grants

Most nerves in the brain are surrounded by myelin, an insulating cover that allows them communicate efficiently.

The mammalian brain comprises millions of neurons that constantly communicate through connections known as synapses.

Anxiety disorders disproportionately affect women: their chances of developing an anxiety disorder are twice as high than for men.

Laurence Dion-Albert, a doctoral candidate at the Université Laval (CERVO Brain Research Center)

Microglia, the brain’s resident immune cells, are vital for healthy brain function.

Parent-child brain-to-brain synchrony is the coordinated interplay of brain activity between parent and child, which is believed to be evolutionarily important for strengthening bond formation

Recognizing emotions and intentions from facial expressions is crucial for human communication and social interaction.

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.