CSAND Lab joins OHSU

We are delighted to announce that the Communication & Speech Analysis in Neurocognitive Diagnoses Lab (CSAND) is joining forces with Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) Layton Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Center! This partnership unites our expertise in computational modeling and network analysis with the Layton Center’s distinguished leadership in dementia care and research.

The Layton Center, recognized as a national leader and the only National Institute on Aging-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in Oregon, focuses on innovative research areas such as:

• Risk factors that may accelerate Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, especially those that may be modified such as sleep and vascular issues.
• Underrepresented groups in research, including the oldest old, African Americans, and isolated older adults such as those living alone or in rural communities.
• In-home digital technology that allows for continuous objective monitoring of activity, sleep, and other important lifestyle metrics.
  

We are excited about the potential of this partnership to make significant strides in Alzheimer’s research and to improve the lives of those affected by this challenging disease.