Eight Undergraduate Students Across Canada Receive Fellowships Through Brain Canada and the Huntington Society of Canada
The 2026 Undergraduate Student Fellowships is a program designed to attract the brightest young scientists into the field of Huntington disease research and to facilitate meaningful research to clarify the biological mechanisms underlying Huntington disease pathology.
About Huntington Disease
Huntington disease is a hereditary, neurodegenerative illness with physical, cognitive and mental health symptoms. It is caused by a mutation in the gene that makes the protein called huntingtin. To date, there are no drugs to slow or stop the progression of Huntington disease. Research is being conducted in Canada and globally to find promising treatments and approaches to treating Huntington disease.
"We are thrilled to be supporting these undergraduate students in their efforts to contribute to research that meaningfully impacts those living with Huntington Disease. In continuing our work with the Huntington Society of Canada, Brain Canada hopes to move towards a future without Huntington disease." — Dr. Viviane Poupon, President and CEO of Brain Canada
The Fellowship Program
The Fellowships offer undergraduate university students across Canada the opportunity to pursue a Huntington disease research project that can be conducted over a 12-week period, between May and September. Fellowship recipients, working under the supervision of senior Huntington disease scientists, will undertake a project that is focused and achievable in a short timeframe, yet helpful in guiding future Huntington disease research.
"Every breakthrough in Huntington disease research begins with curious, dedicated researchers who choose to focus their talents on this devastating disease. We are proud to partner with Brain Canada to invest in inspiring the next generation of scientists while supporting research that brings hope to families across Canada." — Shelly Redman, CEO of the Huntington Society of Canada
Meet the 2026 Undergraduate Student Fellowship recipients
These Undergraduate Student Fellowships are made possible through the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), an innovative partnership between the Government of Canada (through Health Canada) and Brain Canada, and the Huntington Society of Canada.
