Principal Investigator
Overview
Body Locations and Systems
Status
Recruiting
Start/End Dates
Locations
UBC Hospital
Name/Title
Eugene Yau, Research Coordinator
Phone
Email Address
Purpose of Study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of genetic and non-genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), evaluate differential
effects of sex on AD risk, and predict diagnosis of AD using dementia risk scores derived from genetic and nongenetic risk factors.
Eligibility
Individuals are eligible to participate if they are:
- Of Chinese descent
- Aged 60 or older
- Are able to communicate in English, Cantonese or Mandarin
- A healthy volunteer, or have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
Disclaimer
Study Coordinators and Research Nurses cannot give medical advice over the phone. Telephone numbers and email addresses are provided for obtaining additional information on specific research studies only. If you have specific questions which require clinical expertise, please call your primary care physician.
Body Locations and Systems
Status
Recruiting
Start/End Dates
Locations
UBC Hospital
Name/Title
Eugene Yau, Research Coordinator
Phone
Email Address
Purpose of Study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of genetic and non-genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), evaluate differential
effects of sex on AD risk, and predict diagnosis of AD using dementia risk scores derived from genetic and nongenetic risk factors.
Eligibility
Individuals are eligible to participate if they are:
- Of Chinese descent
- Aged 60 or older
- Are able to communicate in English, Cantonese or Mandarin
- A healthy volunteer, or have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
Disclaimer
Study Coordinators and Research Nurses cannot give medical advice over the phone. Telephone numbers and email addresses are provided for obtaining additional information on specific research studies only. If you have specific questions which require clinical expertise, please call your primary care physician.
