Official account of Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Follow for the latest research on Alzheimer’s disease, dementias, ALS & Parkinson’s.
🔬@marc__shenouda and @JanuceRobertson, aim to bring hope to ALS patients. Their team at @tanzuoft has discovered a groundbreaking molecule. With Connaught Award support, they hope to revolutionize ALS treatment.
https://t.co/2rPJacefH8
“For the first time, this research indicates the extent to which somatostatin could be important in Alzheimer’s disease,” says Gerold Schmitt-Ulms, LMP faculty member. His research at @tanzuoft is challenging long-held views of the disease.
https://t.co/Bu3MDXkoI1
A study led by #TemertyMed Prof. Gabor Kovacs (@GGKovacsBrain) reveals new insights into the mechanism underlying Lewy body disorders such as Parkinson's and dementia. @UHN https://t.co/BOpu274QEh
In partnership with @BrainCanada, we are excited to announce the 2022 Career Transition Award recipient, whose work will contribute to knowledge generation and translation in #ALS research. Learn more: https://t.co/RLwBw5Cxe1.
Repeat traumatic brain injuries may increase your risk for a condition called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). #TemertyMed Prof. Carmela Tartaglia talked about how she’s working to identify diagnostic tools to predict CTE @UHN https://t.co/94KydNCIGN
Join us for the inaugural Temerty-Tanz-TDRA workshop on Nov. 30 which will explore the intersection of dementia and depression. https://t.co/l1ExEsFLvZ
In support of @tanzuoft, Sean Nuttall swam 100km across Lake Ontario in 42 hours. He became only the second person to achieve a double-crossing.
Read more about Sean's story & why he did the swim in memory of his father in this @globeandmail piece https://t.co/bI9ysXorQG
Some behind-the-scenes photos of Sean Nuttall (and #TemertyMed Prof. Graham Collingridge) as he takes off on his record-breaking swim in support of @tanzuoft!
"This approach is potentially game-changing," says Dr. Fasano from UHN's @C_R_A_N_I_A
UHN researchers at @KBI_UHN develop an approach to better tailor deep brain stimulation to patients' needs to help with conditions, such as Parkinson's disease.
More → https://t.co/j79thTl39f
Sean Nuttall's record-breaking swim will raise funds for the Tanz Centre in memory of his father. “I’m hoping this swim inspires others to dream big while also supporting a wonderful cause. Every little bit helps,” he says. https://t.co/tXlcjogv6r
Only 1 week left to submit an LOI for the Temerty-Tanz-TDRA Seed Fund Award (due June 15, 2022 at 5pm ET). Accepting proposals that advance innovative approaches to depression & dementia research! Apply now: https://t.co/V1IC9ZbC3F
New fellowship opportunity 📢! The TDRA Research Fellowship for Black and Indigenous candidates is now accepting applications. Open to PhD and Postdocs (including candidates), and MDs. Learn more: https://t.co/IUh5CRp4uz #BlackInSTEM#IndigenousSTEM#BlackInNeuro#IndigenousNeuro
W/ the help of @ALSCanada and Brain Canada, Drs. Lee and Youn are using advanced technology to identify new ways proteins interact within a motor neuron. This #research is laying the groundwork for the discovery of targets for solutions for #ALS patients ➡️https://t.co/ROwHaBxP2E
Led by TDRA investigator Dr. Carmela Tartaglia (@MC_Tartaglia ), a team of Toronto scientists has received funding for a project that aims to better diagnose neurodegenerative diseases & enable targeted treatments. Learn more: https://t.co/4QW3P4Zhcc @tanzuoft@CAMHnews@KBI_UHN