Research in B.C. and Canada

A portion of every donation to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. contributes to vital research and brings us one step closer to a world without dementia. With advances made within the last 15 years, researchers are more hopeful today than ever before that a breakthrough is around the corner!  

The Alzheimer Society Research Program

The Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP), funded in part by the Alzheimer Society of B.C., is a nation-wide program administered by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Through this research program, the Alzheimer Society is a leading funder of Alzheimer research and research training in Canada. Learn more about the Alzheimer Society Research Program...

Research in B.C.

Funds from the ASRP supports research into the causes and cure for Alzheimer's and dementia, and to improving the lives of those affected by it. Each year, research grants and awards are distributed in B.C. to support these areas of investigation. Learn about current research grant and award recipients in B.C...

Professorship in Alzheimer's Research at UBC
Funded by a partnership between the Alzheimer Society of B.C., the Fisher Foundation, and the UBC Faculty of Medicine, the Ralph Fisher and Alzheimer Society of B.C. Professorship in Alzheimer's Research at UBC supports the research of clinician scientists at the UBC Alzheimer Clinic. Learn more...

  

Cognitive psychologist Dr. Claudia Jacova (above centre) is one of three clinical researchers whose work at UBC is funded by the $1.8 million Ralph Fisher and Alzheimer Society of B.C. Professorship. Read more...


Research News

Alzheimer Society response to new study on caffeine and Alzheimer’s

Dr. Diamond’s research article on caffeine can be found on Alzheimer Society of Canada’s site at: http://www.alzheimer.ca/english/
research/caffeine_study.htm

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