Research Grants 2009-2010

The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce the results of the April 30, 2009 Research Grant Competition:

Applicant

 Institution

Award

Dr. Nicole Caza

Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal


Comparative studies of medial temporal and frontal lobe functions in individuals with dementia of the Alzheimer type and Lewy Body disorders

2009/2010: $35,000

2010/2011: $35,000

2011/2012: $35,000

Dr. Kurt Haas

University of British Columbia


Direct in vivo imaging of the effects of early-life seizures on brain circuit structure and function

2009/2010: $35,000

2010/2011: $35,000

2011/2012: $35,000

Dr. Sébastien Hébert

Céntre de Recherche du CHUQ (CHUL)


The role of microRNAs in tau alternative splicing and sporadic tauopathies

2009/2010: $35,000

2010/2011: $35,000

2011/2012: $35,000

Dr. Romina Mizrahi

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health


Mapping Neuro-Inflammation in Alzheimer's Disease with [18F]-Feppa-A New Ligand for the Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptor (PBR)

2009/2010: $35,000

2010/2011: $35,000

2011/2012: $35,000