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Accelerating progress in dementia research is our mission!

The Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) provides the infrastructure and support that facilitates collaboration amongst Canada’s top dementia researchers and clinicians. CCNA is the premier hub for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research in Canada, and a global leader in research on all aspects of neurodegenerative diseases from prevention to treatment to improving the quality of life of those living with the disease.

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Kenneth Rockwood appointed to the Order of Canada

CCNA is thrilled that one of our senior dementia scientists, Dr. Kenneth Rockwood (Dalhousie University) is receiving the recognition of the Order of Canada for his major research contributions. Dr. Rockwood has been a critical member of CCNA since its inception, and we take g...

Trainee poster competition results

CCNA’s Partners Forum and Science Days 2024 included a Trainee poster competition. Congratulations to the four winners! Undergraduate category  Vanshika Khaitan Poster title: Beyond involvement: Engaging and empowering New Brunswick older adults in brain health research ...

CCNA’s new Operations Centre funding

Thanks to a $20.6M investment from CIHR, the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging is embarking on its third phase to continue important and meaningful research. The nominated principal investigator of the grant is CCNA’s Scientific Director, Dr. Howard Chert...

Online story time for kids

This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, CCNA trainee, Laura Fitzgibbon-Collins, will lead an online story time for kids in collaboration with Let’s Talk Science (January 30th, 1 pm ET).

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