Project 460607

Prediction of cognitive decline in neurodegenerative disorders

460607

Prediction of cognitive decline in neurodegenerative disorders

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Project Information
Study Type: Unclear
Research Theme: Biomedical
Institution & Funding
Principal Investigator(s): Almgren, Hannes
Supervisor(s): Monchi, Oury
Institution: Hotchkiss Brain Institute (University of Calgary)
CIHR Institute: Aging
Program: Summer Program in Aging
Peer Review Committee: Summer Program in Aging
Competition Year: 2022
Term: 1 yr 0 mth
Abstract Summary

Patients with neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, often suffer from cognitive decline which can lead to severe dementia. Accurate prediction of cognitive decline is essential for early treatment of at-risk patients, including early medication, cognitive training, neurostimulation, and adaption of living conditions. In this research project we aim to predict future cognitive decline in neurodegenerative diseases using demographics, clinical tests, and neuroimaging data. The long-term goal of this project is to develop a tool that can be used in clinical settings to predict cognitive decline. Our project is in line with the focus of this year's Summer Program of Aging on neurodegenerative diseases.

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Keywords
Longitudinal Prediction Neurodegeneration