Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging

"Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, affects not only those who are directly afflicted, but also their families, loved ones and caregivers. We all understand how devastating it can be. That’s why this ambitious international collaboration is so valuable. I gain a real sense of hope when I think of all of the outstanding partners and scientific minds attending this consortium," said His Excellency.

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, delivered a speech at the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA)’s first annual Partners Forum, which was held at Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital, in Ottawa, September 30, 2015. Upon arrival, he was greeted by (from left to right): Peggy Taillon, acting president of the Bruyère Foundation; Debbie Gravelle, senior vice-President of Clinical Programs, chief nursing executive and allied health professionals for the Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital; and Dr. Howard Chertkow, scientific director of the CCNA.

His Excellency talked about the pressing need to address the challenge of neurodegeneration in aging, and the importance of cross-disciplinary and cross-border collaboration to the best Canadian researchers in dementia.

Canadian researchers were convening for a one-and-a-half day conference to discuss their research progress, outline the strategy for continued success, present their work to funding partners, and identify synergies with other CCNA members and teams.

Photo of His Excellency with board members of the CCNA.