Photo Gallery

Here is a selection of photos relating to the research and staff of the McCusker Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

More photos are available on our Facebook page.

McCusker Foundation Team 2011 The McCusker Foundation Team in 2011
CRC Participants Participants in the Perth Node of the CRC for Mental Health
CRC launch Malcolm McCusker, Dr Michael Wooldridge and Professor Ralph Martins at the launch of the Perth Node of the CRC for Mental Health, November 2011.
Kathy Lucas receiving a Pride of Workmanship award Kathy Lucas with Jenny Gill and Ralph Martins after receiving her Pride of Workmanship Award.
Kathy Lucas receiving a Pride of Workmanship award Kathy Lucas was presented with a Pride of Workmanship Award from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay in October 2011.

Left to right: RCFWB Vocational Service Director Wilma McBain, Kathy Lucas, RCFWB President Bryant Stokes
Lions recognition plaque Unveiling the plaque in recognition of support from Lions - 14 February 2011.

Left to right: Jim Haddock (Lions), Maureen Tonkin (Lions), Patsy Wyndham (Lions), Leo McManus (Lions), Clive Tonkin (Lions), David Groth (Foundation Board), Judy Edwards (Foundation Executive Manager), Pat Meney (Lions), Rob Davies (Lions and Foundation Board).
Architect Roger Cruz with Judy Edwards We have now received planning approval for purchasing our new unit on Stirling Highway, Nedlands. Work is underway designing the lab and facilities. Pictured are Roger Cruz from MPS Architects and Executive Manager Judy Edwards inspecting the site!
The research team with Prof Jurgen Gotz The Centre of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease Research, which is partially funded by the McCusker Foundation, organised for Prof Jurgen Gotz to present a summary of his work on 24 August 2010. Prof Gotz is a world leader in tau and its role in Alzheimer's disease and is also investigating the commonality of type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. Seen here at the presentation are Ralph Martins, ECU Chancellor Hendy Cowan and Jurgen Gotz with Ralph's team.
Dr Hamid Sohrabi, Lorinda Klaric and Yvonne Crook Our Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Network (DIAN) Study is continuing to search for answers. Pictured here are Dr Hamid Sohrabi, study participant Lorinda Klaric, and her carer, Yvonne Crook.
Launch of the Australian of the Year Awards 2011 Launch of the Australian of the Year Awards 2011. Pictured are some of the 2010 Australians of the Year (left to right):
Prof Patrick McGorry, Australian of the Year; Bruce Englefield, Tasmanian Australian of the Year; Prof Ralph Martins, WA Australian of the Year; and Jean Madden, Queensland Young Australian of the Year.
Judy Edwards and Simone Carot Collins. McCusker Foundation Executive Manager, Judy Edwards, was recently inducted into the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. Judy is pictured here with Club President, Simone Carot Collins.
Belinda Brown and Prof Ralph Martins Prof Ralph Martins and PhD student Belinda Brown, are putting last minute touches on Belinda's paper, presented at International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD) on 4 July 2010. Belinda was the only PhD student to present her findings in this high powered international gathering.

Grand Opening of the New Human Studies Laboratory

More photos of the opening, held on 14 March 2011, are available on our Facebook page
Bill Marmion The Hon Bill Marmion
Unveiling the LotteryWest plaque Bill Marmion and Jan Stewart unveil the Lotterywest plaque
Malcolm McCusker cutting the ribbon to open the Human Studies Lab Malcolm McCusker cut the ribbons and officially declared the laboratory open
Ralph Martins and Bill Marmion Professor Ralph Martins and the Hon Bill Marmion
Left to right: Foundation Treasurer Peter Stevens, Ro and Rob Hyde, Cam Ansell (Bowen Foundation), Ralph Martins

Grand Opening of the New Office
Hon Bill Marmion (WA Minister for Science and Innovation), John Pauley, and Prof Ralph Martins.
Kevin Cass-Ryall and Hon Bill Marmion cut the ribbon, officially opening the new Administration Office of the Foundation.

Physical Activity and Cognitive Stimulation (PEACS) Study

The Physical Activity and Cognitive Stimulation (PEACS) Study is examining whether physical exercise, cognitive stimulation and biochemical factors have an influence on the risk factors of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Researchers Mark Rodrigues and Dr Tejal Shah with study volunteers Lillian Dixon and Do Humphries ready to use the gym stick and weights Researchers Mark Rodrigues and Dr Tejal Shah with study volunteers Lillian Dixon (left) and Do Humphries (right) ready to use the gym stick and weights.
PEACS Study volunteers Lillian Dixon and Do Humphries with researchers Dr Tejal Shah and Mark Rodrigues. PEACS Study volunteers Lillian Dixon and Do Humphries using the Cognitive Program with researchers Dr Tejal Shah and Mark Rodrigues
Craig Cheetham and colleagues demonstrate the gym stick Another 12 partipants in the PEACS study were briefed on their exercise and computer programs. Seen here are exercise guru Craig Cheetham and his colleagues giving a gym stick demonstration.
Beth Kennett and Judy Edwards Judy Edwards with Beth Kennett, a PEACS Study participant, at a briefing session.