Can we predict pathological status for #amyloid or #nonamyloid cerebral small vessel disease from clinical data? Turns out we can (to some degree). Check out Caroline Dallaire-Théroux' work on this topic here: buff.ly/4b3E4vB

Happy Friday! Check our our new article "Engaging people with lived experience of dementia in research meetings and events: insights from multiple perspectives". doi.org/10.3389/frdem.…

The deadline for the Fall 2024 Reviewer in Training program is August 6. Learn about the peer review process by participating in a peer review: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52323.html?h…

Congrats to our latest MSc graduate Tali Romero who successfully defended his thesis this week looking at neurological biomarkers in congenital heart disease!

The VAST Platform understands the crucial role that caregivers play in supporting individuals with cognitive impairments. Working with Avo Media, they've produced a video for the Telus Fund's Stories of Caregivers video series. Check out there great work! youtube.com/watch?v=DC7stX…

Our free #webinar with HeartLife Foundation & chfalliance is just ONE week away! Don't miss the opportunity to learn all about #patient partner compensation in #research. 🎟️: eventbrite.ca/e/patient-part…

A VASTee, Bogna Anna Drozdowska, has been invited to be a guest editor for an issue of Neurology Intl–Cognitive Impairment After Stroke! To learn more, check out the link below lnkd.in/gxb-WNHc #neurologyinternational #cognitiveimpairment #stroke #research #publications

🧠 Lets talk brains - please complete a short survey about dementia, brain health, and lifestyle-related factors that can influence cognitive well-being. Scan the QR code or click the link to get started: bit.ly/nextgenbrainhe… #BrainHealth #DementiaAwareness #HealthResearch

This week, VAST went to Calgary's Central Library for CABHI's Defy Dementia and Inspiring the Next Generation events. While representing the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI), we got to play an educational game with the public that helped them learn about dementia!

Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors starting in childhood, including two new risks—high cholesterol and vision loss, suggests report from the Lancet Commission on dementia. On #WorldBrainDay, explore the report ➡️

📣 #EarlyCareerResearchers! Learn about high-quality review and the #PeerReview process. Apply to the Fall 2025 Reviewer in Training program by August 6: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52291.html?h…

Today is World Brain Day, a day dedicated to reflecting on & championing brain health. We invite you to check out our ‘Brain Health PRO in a nutshell’ – an infographic summarizing key knowledge & actions for brain health in aging, developed by experts. ccna-ccnv.ca/bhp-nutshell-f…

Dementia looks different for everyone, and symptoms will also be different depending on what kind of dementia someone has. Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies are four of the most common forms of dementia, and they can

CIHR and partners are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025-26 Partnering for Impact – Catalyst Grant #FundingOpportunity Launched: July 31 Closing date: October 23 Funds available: $5.25M Read the full details and prepare your application: researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtn… Emploi et Développement social Canada

🌟 Explore Canada’s AgeTech Startup Map from AGE WELL – your gateway to 130+ startups actively commercializing innovative products & scaling AgeTech across the country: shorturl.at/FCvhx. Want to meet some of these companies? Join us at #AGEWELL2025:

Learning Opportunity for Researchers! 🧠 Patient Engagement (PE) in POR Certificate Learn how to: - Develop a PE plan/budget - Apply PE frameworks & ethical principles - Plan for inclusive & equitable practices - Evaluate patient partnerships Register: tinyurl.com/PE-Fall-2025

Are you a researcher developing a digital health technology that could improve patient lives or health care delivery? Learn how #SPARKAlberta can support your innovation at this virtual information session on August 27! Register: lu.ma/46ghr8on

2024 Hope for Tomorrow Research Competition awardee, Dr. Eric Smith shares how this support is enabling new, innovative work to improve the diagnostic process for patients with cognitive disorders. Find out more: albertaneuro.ca/hope-for-tomor… Alzheimer Society of Alberta + NWT U Calgary University of Alberta

Next week VAST is hosting its 2025 Summer Student Symposium and we're excited to have Caroline Dallaire-Théroux joining us as our keynote presenter. Visit lnkd.in/gTyY9VpV to learn more! #vascularcognitiveimpairment #VCI #vasculardementia #Alzheimersdisease #biomarkers

Congratulations to Jaiden Kuchinka (VAST Scholar 2024-2025) for winning a Partnering with Research Participants PIA Best Student Poster Award at AAIC25! Learn more about Jaiden and her research 👉 lnkd.in/ggR6GUpZ #research #dementiacare #indigenoushealth #aaic