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Quantitative fluorescence spectroscopy of the central nervous system amylome

It is generally acknowledged that accumulation of misfolded proteins (amyloid) in brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients is a key disease phenomenon.

Project ongoing See Project & Researchers
Area of Research
Neurodegeneration
Competition
Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP)
Province
Alberta
Start Date
2023

Novel blood and neuroimaging markers of Alzheimer’s disease and cerebral amyloid angiopathy

As our brains age, they become vulnerable to diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease which can cause dementia.

Project completed See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Team grants
Area of Research
Neurodegeneration
Competition
2015 MIRI Team Grants
Province
Alberta
Start Date
2016

Regeneration Unit in Neurology: A platform for research and training in advanced microscopy and behavioural approaches

The Regeneration Unit in Neurobiology (RUN) Core facility is a purpose-built centre specializing in state of the art microscopic imaging of cells and tissue, as well as sophisticated behavioural analysis of laboratory rodents.

Project completed See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Platform grants
Area of Research
Central Nervous System
Competition
2014 Platform Grants
Province
Alberta
Start Date
2015

Harnessing beneficial aspects of neuroinflammation for regenerating the central nervous system

This research project, led by Dr. V. Wee Yong from the University of Calgary, focused on the immune system, which is comprised of two major components, the innate and adaptive systems. Innate immunity is the first immune component to sense and respond to an injury.

Project completed See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Team grants
Competition
Brain Repair Program
Province
Alberta
Start Date
2007