Toward understanding the language impairment and neural basis of primary progressive aphasia.

Summary: Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a dementia syndrome characterized by gradual deterioration in language skills. Although PPA affects a significant number of Canadians, it is poorly understood and under-recognized. This study is an ongoing, ten-year investigation of language deficits in PPA, examining the relationship between brain changes and measures of language, neuropsychology, and speech functioning. This longitudinal study aims to better delineate the underlying nature and typical course of the three variants of PPA, and contribute to improved early diagnosis, management, and functional autonomy of individuals with PPA.
 
Funding: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) – add logo
Co-Primary Investigators: Rochon, E., Black, S. (http://brainlab.ca/team.html), Leonard, C.
Co-applicants: Chow, T., Freedman, M., Tang-Wai, D., Graham, N., Yunusova, Y., Tartaglia, C., Marcotte, K.
 

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