Funded Grants

One of the neuron’s most impressive morphological features is their long axonal projections, which are the basis of the complex, precise, and fast-firing neuronal network.

The loss of connections between nerve cells is an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.

Periodontitis, a chronic oral inflammatory disease-causing tissue damage, bone deterioration and tooth loss, has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Medical imaging has changed how we study and treat brain degeneration.

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

RATIONALE: There are no effective disease modifying therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease in which the motor neurons degenerate, leading to symptoms of muscle weakness and progressive paralysis, resulting in the death of patients from respiratory failure.

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.