The University of Northern British Columbia has made a strong
commitment to research, recognizing research activity as an important engine of
growth. UNBC has emerged as a strong research centre and has developed a
national reputation as a research-intensive small university, particularly in
areas relevant to the North.
The Brain Research
Unit is dedicated to examining effects of dementia related diseases,
specifically, Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The unit will be actively
recruiting individuals with AD to participant in training programs that are
designed to address the concerns related to mobility and cognitive impairment.
In addition, the
Brain Research Unit will also be actively involved in examining the effects of stroke
related deficits with the goal of evaluating and developing effective
rehabilitative programs that can be accessed and administered to individuals
with limited access to resources.
One of the primary
goals of this unit is to educate the community and provide them with support
and information that allows them to make effective judgments about their care.
