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The brain contains 86 billion neurons. Brain Canada supports the research that seeks to understand and protect them.
Big discoveries often begin with a spark. Buying a neuron today is a symbolic purchase with a very real impact: your support helps us unlock breakthroughs that could help the 2 out of 3 Canadians who will face a brain condition in their lifetime.
What research makes possible
For photojournalist Kirk Neff, tremors have been a lifelong challenge, until now. Groundbreaking research by Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research Dr. Luka Milosevic has brought meaningful relief and transformed Kirk’s daily life. Stories like this one highlight the profound impact that early-career researchers are already making in patients' lives today.
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