For every $1 we spend in seed funding through the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program, Future Leaders will attract an additional $7.75 to build on their findings.
For every $1 we spend in seed funding through the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program, Future Leaders will attract an additional $7.75 to build on their findings. Since 2019, the Future Leaders program has supported 131 promising early career researchers with $100,000 each to pursue bold ideas, advance their research programs, and launch their careers. This seed funding has allowed Future Leaders to:
This November 25, Brain Canada is launching it’s first ever Grey Matters Tuesday campaign to make your gift go twice as far for brain research. Thanks to a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous, every donation made during the campaign will be matched, up to $10,000.
As part of our mission to fund bold brain research, Brain Canada has, together with its donors and partners, supported dozens of large-scale research projects and platforms to develop and apply cutting-edge AI approaches to advance our understanding of the brain and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders.
After meeting with Parliamentarians in Ottawa, Brain Canada published a pan-Canadian consultation report highlighting a series of immediate AI and neuroscience research investment opportunities. The report reflects feedback received from eight AI brain research roundtables hosted by Brain Canada across the country with over 75 Canadian experts in these fields.
Canada has always invested in brain science, even during fiscal challenges. While others pursue AI dominance through speed and scale, we could lead by putting human cognition at the centre.
On Sunday, October 26th, Riverdale Farm in Toronto came alive with laughter, energy, and purpose as dozens gathered for the first-ever Functional Phil Community Walk. At the heart of this fundraiser was Philippe Marsan, better known to his clients and community as Functional Phil.
Brain Canada Foundation announced that France Chrétien Desmarais, C.M., has been appointed Chair of its Board of Directors. She succeeds Naomi Azrieli, O.C., DPhil, who will continue to serve as a member of the Board in the role of Immediate Past Chair.
On Sunday, September 28, Beyond the Pale Brewing Company in Ottawa proudly hosted its annual charity bike ride, bringing together more than 80 passionate participants in support of brain research. This year’s event carried profound personal meaning.
