Centre for Prions + Protein Folding Diseases
News + Events
September 2023
Dr. Maria Stepanova, a physicist at the ß÷ßäÉçÇø, is one of nine recipients. She works closely with Dr. Holger Wille, a structural biologist also at U of A. Though both have decades of experience researching other neurodegenerative diseases, the grant represents their first time being funded for ALS research.
Symposium for Dr. David Westaway
May 2023
We invite you to attend a symposium celebrating the research career of Dr. David Westaway. This full day event will highlight current research in the ever-expanding field of protein folding diseases as presented by Dr. Westaway’s ß÷ßäÉçÇø colleagues and visiting speakers , , , and .
February 2023
For Alzheimer's Awareness Month, watch the video below to learn about some of the latest research on dementia at the ß÷ßäÉçÇø. Featuring Dr. Holger Wille and Dr. Valerie Sim. Hosted by Dr. Doug Zochodne, Director, Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute.
Congratulations to Dr. Woodside for CIHR Project Funding
Feb. 2023
December 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Satyabrata Kar for being nominated and awarded fellow of CAHS.
February 2022
Photo supplied by RDAR Member: ß÷ßäÉçÇø Elk Commission
RDAR supports two advanced research projects that explore potential CWD impacts on agriculture crops and wildlife.
Two researchers named Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research
October 2021
U of A researchers Dr. Sue-Ann Mok and Dr. Trevor Steve received Brain Canada funding to support innovative projects targeting Alzheimer’s disease. Sue-Ann Mok, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry, and , assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, have been awarded $100-thousand in grant funding for their novel research into the detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Both researchers are members of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute, a multi-faculty, interdisciplinary teaching and research institute at the ß÷ßäÉçÇø.
June 2021
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) presents real risks to trade in agricultural products, for food security among Northern, remote, and First Nations communities and the future of all cervids including already threatened species such as the Boreal Caribou, not to mention the potential risks of human transmission.
March 2021
More than half a billion dollars in infrastructure funding has been awarded to fund Canada's leading researchers. On March 3rd, 2021 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more than $518 million in research infrastructure funding through the CFI. The ß÷ßäÉçÇø was successful in securing five CFI projects. Amongst these, a team led by David Westaway and Michael Woodside secured Federal and Provincial funds of $7.7M towards a total of $9.6M to support instrumentation relating to neurodegenerative disease research. This new CFI funding will support the activity of researchers both in the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute (NMHI) and in the laboratories affiliated with the Centre for Prions and Protein Folding Diseases.
Passionately fundraising for a one-in-a-million illness
October 2020
After their loved one passed away from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, this group banded together to raise money for the rare disease.
August 2019
Experts are asking the federal government to implement stricter guidelines to keep deer meat infected with chronic wasting disease out of Canada's food supply.
Check out the as well as an on demand radio active Concerns over Chronic Wasting Disease in deer.
Prion 2019
May 2019
The conference took place from May 21-24, 2019 in Edmonton, ß÷ßäÉçÇø, Canada. With over 350 registered attendees the conference included 32 oral abstract presenters and 21 workshops. We would like to thank everyone that attended and supported Prion 2019!
