Research Grants and Training Awards in B.C.

Through the Alzheimer Society of Canada's research program (ASRP), these researchers received funding that supports their investigations about Alzheimer's disease and dementias.

B.C. Research Grants and Training Awards Recipients 2011-2012:

Shernaz Bamji's research at the University of British Columbia (UBC) looks at PGRN and TDP-43 function in neuronal connectivity.

Michael Hayden's research at UBC focuses on function and regulation of cell-type specific ABCA1 in Alzheimer's disease.

Douglas Allan's research at UBC looks at genetic mechanisms underlying the maintenance of neuronal differentiation in adult and aging neurons.

Mirza Faisal Beg's research at Simon Fraser University (SFU) focuses on discrimination between AD and FTD using novel anatomical features from brain MR scans.

Cheryl Wellington's research at UBC looks at progestins as novel therapeutic agents for Alzheimer’s disease

Zhe Wang's research at UBC examines the Regulation of UCHL1 in neurodegeneration.

Pradeep Kumar Ramana's research at SFU focuses on early detection of probably Alzheimer’s dementia with a novel multi-classifier fusion approach.

Andre Smith's research at the University of Victoria (UVic) will be investigating discontinuation of cholinesterase inhibitor therapy from the perspective of Alzheimer's disease caregivers.

Colette Smart's research at UVic looks at feasibility and impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction on cognitive and psychological functioning in older adults with cognitive complaints.

Heather Cooke's research at UVic focuses on the dementia care milieu: the impact of the care facility environment on the provision of person-centred care.

Alexander Jouk's research at UVic looks at driving and dementia: adapting an applied theatre resource for us with caregivers.

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B.C. Research Grants and Training Awards Recipients 2010-2011:

Terri Petkau's research at the University of British Columbia (UBC) examines the role of the progranulin protein in the Central Nervous System.

Susan Vanderhill's research the Rotman Research Institute looks at the differential patterns of problem solving in Mild Cognitive Impairment subtypes: cognitive, neuroimaging, and functional implications.

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B.C. Research Grants and Training Awards Recipients 2009-2010:

Charles Krieger's research at Simon Fraser University is looking at how bone marrow-derived cells reduce amyloid plaque in Alzheimer's disease.

James Donkin's research at the University of British Columbia that is investigating the effectiveness of the GW3965 class of drugs on Alzheimer's pathology in mouse models.

Maria Telpoukhovskaia's research at the University of British Columbia is looking at glycosylated pro-drugs for metal passivation in Alzheimer's.

Scott Yuzwa's research at Simon Fraser University is investigating diagnostic tools for Alzheimer's that involve looking at changes in the brain.

Penny MacCourt's research at the University of Victoria is looking into interventions for grief and dementia that empower caregivers.

Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka's research at the University of British Columbia is investigating creative expression programs for seniors with dementia.

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B.C. Research Grants and Training Awards 2008-2009

The following research recipients received funding through the Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP):

David Vocadlo’s research at Simon Fraser University looking at how to change the pathology of Alzheimer’s in the brain. Read more...

Jennifer Marie Barker’s research at the University of British Columbia looking at the development of new brain cells in the hippocampus, a part of the brain that is critical to memory function. Read more...

Megan Caines at the University of Victoria for her research into the needs of caregivers of individuals with atypical forms of dementia. Read more...

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B.C. Research Grants and Training Awards 2007-2008

Cheryl Wellington at the University of British Columbia for her research, The Role of ABCG1 and ABCG4 on Brain Lipid Homeostasis, Behavior, and APP Metabolism.

* A special contribution to the operating funds of this project of $6,500 was made by Mrs. Evelyn Hopkins in memory of her mother, Marie Aube, who passed away after a lengthy journey with Alzheimer's disease.

Giuseppe Iaria at the University of British Columbia for his project, Topographical Orientation in Patients Affected by Mild Cognitive Impairments: a Behavioural Test as a Predictor of Alzheimer Disease.

Kristina Kowalski at the University of Victoria for her research, The Influence of Personality and Awareness on Driving in Older Drivers with Dementia.

Wendy Lindstrom-Forneri at the University of Victoria for her project, Safety Awareness for Elderly Drivers (SAFE): An Evaluation and Comparison of Educational Interventions for Older Drivers with Mild Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.

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