Help Us Investigate Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
Investigating Brain Activity Associated with Age-Related Cognitive Changes
This research is led by Professor Kate Hoy, a Clinical Neuropsychologist, and Jacqueline Noonan, a PhD candidate specialising in cognitive decline and brain connectivity research. Our team is based at the Bionics Institute, a world leader in the development of innovative treatments for medical and neurological conditions.
What is the Study About?
We are conducting research at The Bionics Institute to investigate brain activity associated with age-related cognitive changes. We are looking for adults aged 50 to 85 years who have a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), as well as healthy adults aged 50 to 85 years with no cognitive concerns.
What Will You Do?
Participants will take part in up to four visits where they will complete cognitive assessments and undergo brain imaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG, fNIRS) to measure different types of brain activity, including connectivity or ‘brain communication’. Your participation will contribute to critical research on cognitive decline, helping us better understand how brain activity and cognition changes as we age.
Why is This Research Important?
By exploring brain activity associated with aging and cognitive decline, we hope to identify early signs of cognitive decline and better understand the mechanisms of memory and thinking changes in illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease.
