A new Quebec neuroscience partnership may advance drug discovery for brain diseases through AI and Open Science; a CFI national survey shows most young adults have confidence in science; Dr. Leah Cowen has been named the University of Toronto’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives, and more.
Organization: Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging
Researchers fear National Dementia Strategy may falter
One year after the launch of Canada’s first national dementia strategy, the optimism surrounding the announcement is fading. Funding is beginning to trickle out in support of dementia awareness programs. But plans to implement the strategy, and the funding needed to fully support implementation, have yet to materialize.
The Short Report, June 26, 2019: Dementia, Ontario chief scientist, AI for travel
The Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging is receiving $46 million over five years: $31.6 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and $14.4 million from partners, including the Alzheimer Society. Headquartered at Baycrest in Toronto, the second phase of CCNA’s research program will include a large-scale study to evaluate the effectiveness of new…
The Short Report, June 19, 2019 – Research chairs, cybersecurity, Strategic Innovation Fund
Science and Sports minister Kirsty Duncan has announced over $275 million for 346 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 52 institutions across Canada. It was the most gender diverse competition yet: 47% women, 22% visible minorities, 5% persons with disabilities, and 4% Indigenous peoples. The Canada Foundation for Innovation is contributing another $5.2 million…
Canada and UK to share data for dementia research
Canada and the UK have signed a memorandum of understanding for sharing data from large population studies to create an international resource for dementia research. The Medical Research Council‘s Dementia Platform UK and the recently established Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) will contribute to a big data pool for use by dementia researchers…
Canada and UK to share data for dementia research
Canada and the UK have signed a memorandum of understanding for sharing data from large population studies to create an international resource for dementia research. The Medical Research Council‘s Dementia Platform UK and the recently established Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) will contribute to a big data pool for use by dementia researchers…
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