Dementia Research

Jul 189 min read

Encouraging Early-Career Health Researchers: SHRF's 2024-25 Establishment Grant Recipients

SHRF announces $1.19M in funding for 8 early-career researchers in Saskatchewan, paving the way for health advancements.

Empowering Solutions: SHRF and Partners Invest $2.3M into Innovative Research Solutions to Address Saskatchewan's Health Challenges

Sarah Kasleder for SHRF

May 3017 min read

Empowering Solutions: SHRF and Partners Invest $2.3M into Innovative Research Solutions to Address Saskatchewan's Health Challenges

Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) and our partners are proud to share that we're investing $2.3 million to support research.

2023-24 Align Grant #3 Funding Announcement

Sarah Kasleder for SHRF

Feb 156 min read

2023-24 Align Grant #3 Funding Announcement

As the third and final series of Align Grants in 2023-24, the following projects represent interdisciplinary and diverse research.

Creative Solutions: Interdisciplinary and Targeted Approaches to Pressing Challenges

SHRF

Aug 17, 20235 min read

Creative Solutions: Interdisciplinary and Targeted Approaches to Pressing Challenges

The following story was published in the 2022-23 SHRF Annual Report. See the full publication here . SHRF’s Solutions Program was...

SHRF and partners invest over $2M in timely research to address SK's health challenges

Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF

May 31, 202313 min read

SHRF and partners invest over $2M in timely research to address SK's health challenges

SHRF and our partners are proud to announce the recipients of the 2022-23 Solutions Program.

CIHR Funding Announcement Sets the Stage for Meaningful Community Research in Saskatchewan

Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF

Nov 22, 20224 min read

CIHR Funding Announcement Sets the Stage for Meaningful Community Research in Saskatchewan

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the recipients of their Health System Impact (HSI) program, a decision...

Aligning research for Saskatchewan health challenges: Align Grant results

Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF

Oct 19, 202213 min read

Aligning research for Saskatchewan health challenges: Align Grant results

Research leads to better health care, healthier communities and brighter futures. As a small but mighty province, Saskatchewan is...

New researchers awarded over $1.6M to establish health research in SK

Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF

Jul 14, 202215 min read

New researchers awarded over $1.6M to establish health research in SK

Drs. Dhar, Banerjee and Kelvin. Image Credit: VIDO. Building capacity in Saskatchewan’s research ecosystem means we are better able to...

Partnerships invest in Saskatchewan for innovative solutions to health challenges

Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF

Apr 5, 20225 min read

Partnerships invest in Saskatchewan for innovative solutions to health challenges

Working together with other health organizations, the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation is able to provide unique opportunities for...

SHRF

Oct 20, 20212 min read

Meet the Researcher

Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, University of Regina Can you describe your area of research and how it is helping address a health-related...

Paving the way for a more resident- and family-centred model for long-term care

Greg Basky for SHRF

Jul 8, 20216 min read

Paving the way for a more resident- and family-centred model for long-term care

SHRF-supported network of researchers, physicians, clinicians, students, and family members launched in response to pandemic lockdown By...

A Decade of Impact for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

SHRF

Apr 20, 20211 min read

A Decade of Impact for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Related Story: USask-led research team shows alternate form of brain protein that causes Alzheimer’s actually protects against the disease

Caregiving for family members with dementia

Greg Basky for SHRF

Apr 13, 20215 min read

Caregiving for family members with dementia

New research projects are exploring ways to harness the power of the internet to deliver culturally safe support to Indigenous caregivers.

Over $1M invested in research to support virtual care solutions to Saskatchewan health challenges

SHRF

Mar 16, 20215 min read

Over $1M invested in research to support virtual care solutions to Saskatchewan health challenges

Saskatoon - With the strain of the pandemic weighing on many aspects of the health system and how people have been able to access care...

Psychology professor awarded $180,000 to help improve dementia care in Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

Apr 2, 20204 min read

Psychology professor awarded $180,000 to help improve dementia care in Saskatchewan

By Shannon Boklaschuk for the College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan A University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher...

Elevating Patient-Oriented Research for a Healthier Saskatchewan

SHRF

Mar 17, 20204 min read

Elevating Patient-Oriented Research for a Healthier Saskatchewan

Funding Results from SHRF and SCPOR’s 2019-20 Sprout Grant Announced Eleven research teams that engage patients as partners throughout...

SHRF

Oct 24, 20195 min read

Beyond a Diagnosis

Looking at New Ways to Support Patients and Caregivers Living with Dementia in Rural and Remote Saskatchewan Those who are living with...

Building Capacity for Rural and Remote Dementia Care

SHRF

Sep 12, 20193 min read

Building Capacity for Rural and Remote Dementia Care

SHRF has been a steadfast supporter of the work Dr. Debra Morgan and her team have been doing to improve the care of those with dementia.

SHRF

May 21, 20193 min read

SHRF and CABHI Announce Partnership Funding Results

Five New Health Research Projects Funded to Accelerate Aging and Brain Health Innovations and Address the Needs of Dementia Patients and...

SHRF

Feb 26, 20192 min read

2018-19 Collaborative Innovation Development Grant Funding Results

Eleven research teams have been awarded 2018-19 Collaborative Innovation Development grants from Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation...

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