CLEAR Foundation
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We’re CLEAR, a Canadian registered charity on a mission to eradicate all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer disease, by funding groundbreaking research.
Vancouver, BC
Joined September 2020
At CLEAR, we stand at the forefront of groundbreaking research to combat the devastating impact of all forms of dementia and Alzheimer disease. For many of us, this cause is deeply personal 💔 #CLEARAlzheimers #AlzheimerResearch #FutureWithoutAlzheimers
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We are proud to partner with leading organizations to advance health research discovery & innovation. Thank you to our 2023 Research Trainee award partners – helping to foster world-class research in BC! Meet this year's outstanding cohort: https://t.co/w0OktSuN0B
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Let’s build a future where the devastating impact of Alzheimer disease becomes a distant memory. ➡️ https://t.co/GAv3FQZZW5
#CLEARFoundation #AlzheimerResearch #Donate #FutureWithoutAlzheimers
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With your support, we can transform hope into tangible progress. 👉 By donating to CLEAR, you empower our researchers to make groundbreaking discoveries, develop life-changing treatments, and ultimately eradicate all forms of dementia. https://t.co/GAv3FQZZW5
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🧪 Dr. Jordan Hamden (@jordan_hamden) examines the link between inflammatory bowel disease and Alzheimer’s, unlocking insights for early intervention. By creating a life-long mouse model, he aims to uncover the mechanisms that contribute to the ⬆️ risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
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🩸 Dr. Cheryl Wellington’s research interests are highly multidisciplinary with a focus on Alzheimer disease and Traumatic Brain Injury. Her lab is the leading Canadian site for research on blood biomarkers using the Simoa platform.
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🔋 Dr. Michael Adachi pioneers rapid detection methods for biomarker proteins. His focus on developing a sensor for the rapid detection of Alzheimer biomarker proteins aims to create an easy-to-use tool to aid clinicians in personalized health monitoring and diagnosis.
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🧠 Dr. Freda Miller investigates the resilience of certain individuals to dementia. Her research dives into the mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s development. By studying brain inflammation, microglia, and astrocytes, she aims to uncover why some elderly individuals resist dementia.
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🔬 Dr. Brian MacVicar (@brian_macvicar) explores brain inflammation, seeking new avenues for intervention. By studying microglia and astrocytes, he aims to uncover therapeutic targets to combat dementia and bring us closer to finding a cure for Alzheimer disease.
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Driven by our relentless passion, we have funded a remarkable team of researchers dedicated to finding solutions 🧑🔬 They recently shared highlights of their research at our 1st annual research event: “Making Research CLEAR” at @DMCBrainHealth
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A tidal wave of dementia diagnoses is on the horizon, threatening to amplify the distress caused by these conditions. But amidst the challenges, there is hope.
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Like most of our supporters, we’re motivated by lived experience —memories of family members lost to these awful diseases. ⚠️ The urgency to act has never been greater. By 2030, it’s estimated that nearly one million people in Canada will be living with some form of dementia 📈
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Our June donor reception at @DMCBrainHealth provided an opportunity for CLEAR-funded researchers to share their recent findings with our dedicated supporters and included a tour of their labs 🧠 👉🏻 Donate Now to support more groundbreaking research: https://t.co/zoPd4D9jRu
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Looking for updated dementia resources? Check out CLEAR's dementia resource tab, filled with information on self-education, caregiver support, healthy living, and dementia from a Canadian lens. https://t.co/bURrLhDlT7
#dementia #alzheimersdisease
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Dementia Resources Self Education | Caregiver Support | Healthy Living | Dementia in Canada Self Education Learn more about dementia with the following online learning resources: What is dementia?...
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CLEAR Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit organization on a mission to eradicate all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer disease, by funding research towards a cure. 🧠 To support our research, make a donation now: https://t.co/dZdGA4U1An
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Dr. Elvira’s innovation in dementia research was made possible by the generosity of CLEAR donors. Learn more about Dr. Elvira’s research here: ➡️
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Dr. Katherine Elvira Play Video Project Title: Building bespoke artificial cells and tissues on a chip for drug discovery Co-funding Partner: Michael Smith Health Research BC Grant Name: 2020 Scholar...
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CLEAR board members also met with the @BCUnitedCaucus to share our Foundation’s research advancements for the prevention and treatment of all forms of dementia.
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The CLEAR Board of Directors had the opportunity to meet with @bcndp government officials including The Honourable Adrian Dix (@adriandix), BC Minister of Health, to discuss innovation in Alzheimer’s research and the continued need for dementia research funding. #BCPoli
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The artificial cells created in @TheElviraLab will help to design drugs that can interact with human cells more efficiently, including treatments for Alzheimer disease. #DementiaResearch #AlzheimersDisease #CanadianResearch #UniversityOfVictoria #BCpoli
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CLEAR-funded researcher Dr. Katherine Elvira (@TheElviraLab) discussed her “lab on chip” devices with MLAs. 🧬 #Microfluidics #HealthCare #DementiaResearch
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