ASRP supported conferences

Learn about the conferences on dementia research that the Alzheimer Society Research Program supports every year.

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2019 Conference support recipients

Dr. Zahinoor Ismail

Conference Support: $10,000
Title of Conference: 10th Canadian Conference on Dementia
Dates: October 3-5, 2019
Location: Quebec City, QC
Website: https://www.convention.qc.ca/en/events/10-canadian-conference-dementia/

2018 Conference support recipients

Dr. Eric Smith

Conference Support: $10,000
Title of Conference: Promoting Healthy Brain Aging and Preventing Dementia: Research and Translation
Dates: June 20, 2018
Location: Banff, AB
Website: http://can-healthybrains.com/

2017 Conference support recipients

Dr. Hélène Girouard, Dr. Florencia Iulita, Dr. Claudine Gauthier, Dr. Lisa Munter and Dr. Patrice Brassard

Conference Support: $10,000
Title of Conference: 39th Annual Symposium of the GRNSC: Dementia and Cognition: A vascular perspective
Dates: May 8, 2017
Location: Montreal, QC
Website: www.grsnc.umontreal.ca/39s

Dr. Ron Keren

Conference Support: $10,000
Title of Conference: 9th Canadian Conference on Dementia
Dates: November 2, 2017
Location: Toronto, ON
Website: www.canadianconferenceondementia.com

2016 Conference support recipients

Dr. Alex Mihailidis

Conference Support: $4,000
Title of Conference: AGE-WELL Conference Annual General Meeting
Dates: October 18-20, 2016
Location: Montreal, QC

Dr. Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka

Conference Support: $5,000
Title of Conference: CECD 7th International Conference: Creativity Aging
Dates: September 8-10, 2016
Location: Vernon, BC
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Drs. Sebastien Hebert and Cheryl Wellington

Conference Support: $10,000
Title of Conference: 2nd Canadian Alzheimer’s Disease Basic Research Symposium (CANAD)
Dates: October 4-5, 2016
Location: Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, BC

Dr. Sylvie Belleville

Conference Support: $7,500
Title of Conference: CIMA-Q Science Day 2016
Dates: May 11, 2016
Location: Lady Davis Institute, Montreal, QC
Conference registration and program details

The Alzheimer Society Research Program

The Alzheimer Society Research Program is one of Canada's most innovative hubs for dementia research, helping the brightest minds in the field spark their work from idea to impact. Since 1989, we have invested nearly $73 million in grants and awards toward innovative dementia research nationally.

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Information for researchers

Are you a researcher currently funded by the Alzheimer Society Research Program, or interested in applying? Get all the information and resources you need here.

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