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Mina Mirjalili is conducting research on deficits in working memory capacity which has been shown to be common in mild cognitive impairment.

Marie-Kim is a doctoral student at the University of Laval who is conducting research on dark microglia’s ultrastructural features and its interactions with hallmarks of amyloid deposition.

The overarching aim of Ms Morena’s research is to investigate the role of the endocannabinoid system in the modulation of memory processes and its interaction with stress and emotional arousal in animal models of cognition, at a cellular, circuit and behavioural level.

Acute ischemic stroke represents the vast majority of strokes.

Stroke is a common and disabling brain disorder which may have long-lasting effects.

Because of low fitness and heart problems, people with stroke are at very high risk of a second stroke or heart attack within 10 years.