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Welcome to the Behavioral Research on Aging and Illness in Neuropsychology (BRAIN) Lab at the University of Victoria! | Directed by Dr. Theone Paterson | Sharing research!

Graphic is a purple poster with some detailing. Detailing includes squiggly white lines, hearts, and two hands with a heart. Text reads: "Are you an unpaid caregiver for someone living with dementia in Canada? Researchers at the University of Victoria would love to hear from you! You can help by taking part in an online study about caregiver resilience — the ability to adapt, grow and do well even when facing tough situations. We hope the results of this study will help create better supports and services for caregivers. The study includes 2 parts: 1) online survey (~45-60 minutes) 3) optional online cognitive tasks (similar to brain games; ~30 mins) Study Payment: -$15 gift card of your choosing for completing the survey OR -$25 gift card of your choosing AND raffle entry for prizes up to $500 for completing the survey and cognitive tasks Interested? Contact us at resilientcarestudy@uvic.ca or scan the QR code in the poster to to set up a 5-10 minute screening phone call. " Also includes a QR code leading to the study website
Infographic titled “Baycrest Defy Dementia”. Design features Baycrest's Defy Dementia logo, which is a blue animated brain with large circular dots and lines. The background of the graphic is black with orange text and blue detailing. It includes sections: 1. Dementia 101: This important Dementia 101 episode guides us through a candid caregiver experience, and breaks down dementia "basics". 2: Guest Speaker 1: Alexandra and Anna Aguzzi: Alexandra, a retired civil servant, is the main caregiver to her mom, Anna. Following the death of her husband, Anna picked up a paintbrush and transformed a hobby into a life's pashion, becoming a successful painter, She is now a resident of Baycrest, following a diagnosis of Alzheimer's with Lewy body dementia. 3. Guest Speaker 2: Dr. Valerie Sim: Dr. Sim is an Associate Professor in the Division of Neurology at the University of Alberta, as well as a Scientist at the University's centre for Prions and Protein Folding Diseases. She conducts multi-level dementia research and cares for people living with complex neurological problems. At the bottom of screen, URL listed: defy dementia,org
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Recruitment poster for study called Pain, Cannabis, and Aging. Caption: Participate in a study looking at the effects of cannabis use on physical, mental, and brain helth in adults with chronic pain! Are you eligible? -Adults aged 45 and older -Chronic pain (>3 months) -Living in Canada -Either: Do NOT use cannabis OR Use cannabis regularly What will I be asked to do? 1. Online survey (~60 minutes) 2. Online brain activities (~30 minutes) 3. You will receive a $20 gift card for your participation Interested in participating? 1. Check out our website: brainlab.uvic.ca 2.Send us an email: pain_cannabis_study@uvic.ca
Participants needed. Are you a student at Uvic who has a neurodevelopmental disorder? Please consider participating. We want to better understand the social well-being and emotional health of neurodiverse university students and how they perceive peer support. Participation in the study would mean completing a 10-15 minute online survey with a subset of participants being invited to complete a follow-up interview. Participants will receive entries into a raffle draw for participation! If you would like to learn more about this study, scan the QR code in the post or email brain@uvic.ca! Conducted by: Dr. Theone Paterson, Associate Professor at UVIC. Jasmeen Khella is a psychology honour's undergraduate student completing this study under the supervision of Dr. Paterson.
Post is a "Call for Applicants" for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Psychology) by the BRAIN Lab and Rush Slow Lab at Uvic. Bullet points under the "Job Description": -Conduct research supporting BRAIN & Rush Slow Labs initiatives. -Apply for grants & secure funding. -Collaborate w/ faculty, staff, students, & other stakeholders. -Publish & present research findings. -Contribute to academic community through teaching, mentoring, and/or outreach activities. -Prepare reports & documentation as required. Bullet points under the "Requirements for this role": -PhD in health or cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, or a related field (by start date). -Research experience: cognitive aging & decline, neurological disorders, and/or mobile health. -Strong statistical skills: longitudinal data analysis, familiarity with R, and/or other relevant software. -Collaborative skills: works well with a diverse group of community members, staff, faculty, & technicians.
A graphic detailing "What We Study": Aging and illness, Neuropsychological symptoms of illness, mHealth technology, Vaccine hesitancy, Cognitive decline, Psychosocial effects of illness, Mental health, Health promotion