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The Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Toronto is a world leader in scientific research on Alzheimer’s and other dementias, ALS, and Parkinson’s.
Our highly productive researchers and trainees are advancing knowledge of these debilitating brain disorders, from genetics and molecular mechanisms of disease through to translational research driving for better treatments and strategies for prevention.
May 22, 2026
A team led by Paul Fraser has received a $3 million grant from the Weston Family Foundation to advance SB20, a novel Alzheimer’s therapy designed to protect brain cells from toxic protein damage. The funding will support ongoing research aimed at developing new treatments for neurodegenerative disease through the Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases.
May 14, 2026
The family of Mark Tanz, namesake of the Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases, has come together to extend his legacy in neurodegenerative disease research.
Apr 27, 2026
Tanz Centre research uncovers role of random protein formations in driving neurodegenerative disease
A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that different strains of a misfolded protein can arise randomly, even under identical conditions, driving the development of different neurodegenerative disease.
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With our new leadership and your investment, we will stimulate new research pathways towards understanding neurodegenerative diseases.
