Équipe de recherche sur le cerveau

Imaging work unique in the world

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The laboratory

A group motivated to understand the needs of the aging brain

Imagery

Imagery

Different scanning technologies allow us to understand the functioning of the brain as a unique window on this complex organ.

Memory tests

Memory tests

Paper-and-pencil tests or even on electronic tablets make it possible to evaluate memory and other brain faculties such as attention, orientation, etc.

Ketone supplements

Ketone supplements

Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) and ketone salts are two types of supplements that help increase ketones in the blood. In the laboratory, we evaluate and use quality products to obtain conclusive results.

Brain fuel

Brain fuel

The brain is mainly fueled with glucose or, simply, sugar. However, it has been known for several years now that the brain prefers to use ketones, derived from fat, for energy.

As the human brain ages, it changes and its ability to use glucose is weakened. A problem that is even more marked in people with Alzheimer’s disease

Knowing that ketones remain a fuel of choice for the aging brain, our team is studying various strategies to close the problematic energy gap.

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The studies

Finding Alternative Fuel for the Brain

Clinical research for new strategies

Clinical studies or clinical research are evaluating new strategies to identify, prevent, treat or manage a disease with the aim of improving the health of people. A clinical study is research in which you freely agree to participate. However, without the voluntary participation of people, studies cannot exist.

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The news

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Alzheimer’s disease

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Interview with Prof. Cunnane