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Insights from the ALLFTD Investigator Meeting
Members of the CSAND Lab recently had the privilege of attending the 2023 ALLFTD Investigator Meeting, hosted locally in Denver, Colorado. This event brought together an exceptional group of researchers, clinicians, and experts in the field of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) to exchange knowledge, discuss ongoing projects, and explore potential avenues for future research. Here we…
Read MoreINCLUDE Collaboration
The CSAND (Communication and Speech Analysis in Neurocognitive Disorders) Lab is happy to join the INCLUDE network, an international collaboration of researchers on speech and language. The goal of this multinational partnership is to create AI-based speech analysis tools that can help people with neurocognitive illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease. The professionals involved come from a…
Read MoreInformed Consent Q&A
What is informed consent? Informed consent is the process by which a research participant confirms their willingness to participate in a research study. This involves a discussion with the study’s research coordinator and/or the principal investigator about all aspects of the research that are relevant to their decision-making. Throughout the discussion, the participant will have…
Read MoreHealthy Brain Aging in Colorado
Thanks to a special event hosted by Project Bridge, researchers from the CSAND Lab were recently able to present current work and discuss research with policymakers at the Colorado State Capital. The chance to speak in front of legislators was a special opportunity to convey the importance of research, scientific funding, and restrictions on certain…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and Medicine
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer to identify patterns in significant amounts of information and make judgements accordingly. Advances in AI technology have allowed algorithms to make judgments or decisions in a manner that appears human. As the ability to mimic humans advances, large amounts of data become available, computers become faster,…
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