One Brain

By 2030, it is projected that close to 1 million Canadians are expected to be living with dementia, with 512 Canadians facing a dementia diagnosis each day. Brain Canada invests in cutting-edge research that will help those affected by Alzheimer’s and their families.

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Our Projects

Brain Canada’s rigorous scientific review process gives donors and partners a trusted mechanism to ensure projects are chosen based on merit, innovation, and potential for impact.

$383+ million invested

698+ grants awarded

More About One Brain

The One Brain approach means that every discovery has the potential to have an impact across a spectrum of brain diseases and disorders, as well as on our understanding of brain functioning.

Looking at the brain as one system encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and rich, and varied multi-disciplinary teams all working together to advance brain research and magnify the potential for impact.

Watch the Amazing Brain Science Talks

Hosted together by McGill University’s Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives and Brain Canada, The Amazing Brain Science Talks featured thought-provoking discussions led by Canadian brain health experts and people with lived experience. Topics ranged from neurodiversity and anxiety to the benefits of sleep and exercise.

How you can help

Brain Canada funds the very best Canadian neuroscience, fostering collaborative research and accelerating the pace of discovery, in order to improve the health and quality of life of Canadians who suffer from brain disorders.