Impact of interdisciplinary programs of research

MIRA members have been successful in leveraging their collective expertise and, in some cases, MIRA has funded pilot studies to succeed in applications for grants, both large and small in 2020. Some examples include (MIRA Members in bold):

Zheng R (PI), Ashtiani H, Carmichael T, Chiang F, Deen J, Eskicioglu M, Fang Q, Gardner P, Latulipe C, Papaioannou A, Wilson J, NSERC CREATE for Smart Mobility for the Aging Population, NSERC CREATE – Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program, $1,650,000

Shedden J (PI), von Mohrenschildt M (Collaborator). Multisensory processing, self-motion perception, and performance across the lifespan: Behavioural and neural measures, NSERC Discovery Grant $165,000

Hewston P (PI and MIRA PDF), Papaioannou A (PI), Co-I: Kennedy C, Ioannidis G, Marr S, Patterson C, Hladysh G. Does GERAS DANCE improve cognitive function in older adults? Alzheimer’s Society Foundation, Research Grant – Open Access Publication $2,000

Beauchamp M (NPI), Vrkljan B, Fang Q, McNicholas P, Newbold B, Gardner P, Kuspinar A, Richardson J, Zargoush M, Raina P. Monitoring My Mobility (M3): A mobility self-monitoring tool for older adults and their caregivers, Grant, AGE-WELL’s Core Research Program (CRP) 2020 Catalyst Grant, Research - New Project, $30,000

Beauchamp M (NPI), Vrkljan B, Fang Q, McNicholas P, Newbold B, Gardner P, Kuspinar A, Richardson J, Zargoush M, Raina P. Monitoring My Mobility (M3): A mobility self-monitoring tool for older adults and their caregivers, AGE-WELL Core Research Program (CRP) Grant, Research - New Project, $600,000

McArthur C (MIRA PDF), Surlin S, Akinyemi A, Zheng R, Gardner P, Papaioannou A. ABLE-Music: MovementMusic Interactions to Engage Older Adults with Cognitive Impairments. Centre for Brain Health and Aging $50,000