CLSA response to COVID-19

The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is dedicated to supporting and improving the health and quality of life for all people living in Canada through conducting high-quality research.

Trainee Spotlight: Q&A with Divya Joshi

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

My name is Divya Joshi, and I am a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster University.

$9.5M federal infrastructure investment renews Canada’s largest study of aging

A $9.5-million investment by the Government of Canada in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) will renew the infrastructure of the CLSA research platform, ensuring its progress in generating knowledge that promotes the health and well-being of older adults and informs the development of programs and policies for Canada’s aging population.

CLSA and HDRN Canada partner to enable data linkage

Today, Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN Canada) and the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) announced a new partnership to enable linkage of the CLSA cohort data with data held at provincial data centres.

CLSA awarded $1M to address undiagnosed dementia gap

A new investment in a flagship research initiative led by McMaster University will change that by addressing the knowledge gap around undiagnosed dementia and improving understanding of known and emerging risk factors related to the disease.

National Coordinating Centre closed December 24, 2020 – January 4, 2021

The National Coordinating Centre (NCC) will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2020 until January 4, 2021.

COVID-19 Questionnaire Study Data Dashboard

Baseline findings from the CLSA COVID-19 Questionnaire Study are now available through an interactive dashboard. 

CLSA investigator named AGE-WELL Honorary Fellow

Dr. Susan Kirkland, co-principal investigator for the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), has received the AGE-WELL’s Honorary Fellow Award, recognizing her long-term and substantial contributions to research and innovation in the AgeTech sector, as well as her significant contribution to AGE-WELL. 

Apply Now: CIHR Institute of Aging Summer Program in Aging (SPA 2021)

This May, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows will have an opportunity to learn about research related to longitudinal studies on aging through the CIHR Institute of Aging Summer Program in Aging. 

Trainee Spotlight: Q&A with Andrea Mayo

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?  My name is Andrea Mayo, and I am a student at Dalhousie University, completing my Ph.D. in health. My focus is on lifestyle behaviors and preventing and/or reducing frailty. I am from East Hants, Nova Scotia; however, I completed my Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University of New Brunswick.