$600K awarded to TRU professor for dementia research

She will partner with several rural BC communities, “her studies will develop and evaluate individual, community, policy and societal-level interventions,” the news release reads.

Bascu addressed that she is excited in her attempt to make a difference for those requiring care but knows of the challenge ahead.

“Improving stigma and knowledge of dementia in rural communities requires local input and lived experience, and the development of interventions to address not only the biomedical determinants but also the social determinants of health such as education and social support.”

Earning the CRC, TRU says it shows that Bacsu’s research is potentially life-changing for people in need.

“It is incredibly exciting to see another TRU faculty member awarded such an important and distinguished honour as a Canada Research Chair. This award will enable Dr. Bacsu to pursue her work more intently, something that will inevitably benefit all of us. Dr. Bacsu’s research in health for rural older adults is meaningful and will impact people’s lives. I am grateful that the federal government agrees,” says TRU President Brett Fairbairn.

This is TRU’s sixth CRC making Bascu one of 29 CRCs at 22 universities across the country.

by Connor Gunn

$600K awarded to TRU professor for dementia research

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