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Accelerating implementation of Canada’s first national Pediatric Pain Standard: Enhancing equitable care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in hospital settings

  • Area of research

    Neurodevelopment

  • Disease Area

    Other

  • Competition

    KBHN Innovation and Implementation Programs

  • Province

    Alberta

  • Start Date

    2025

  • Total Grant Amount

    $837,760

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $200,000

Project Overview

Canada is a world leader in children's pain research and effective treatments exist, yet Canadian children continue to experience undertreated and preventable pain. This is particularly true for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities who are disproportionately impacted by pain yet face significant inequities in pain care. To address this, in 2023,…

No Caregiver Left Behind: Addressing Accessibility and Sustainability of an ACT Intervention for Family Caregivers of People with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

  • Area of research

    Neurodevelopment

  • Disease Area

    Other

  • Competition

    KBHN Innovation and Implementation Programs

  • Province

    Ontario

  • Start Date

    2025

  • Total Grant Amount

    $808,747

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $199,999

The FIERCE Project: Examining the Effectiveness and Implementation of an Anxiety Intervention for Youth with ADHD

  • Area of research

    Neurodevelopment

  • Disease Area

    Other

  • Competition

    KBHN Innovation and Implementation Programs

  • Province

    Alberta

  • Start Date

    2025

  • Total Grant Amount

    $399,934

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $199,932

Project Overview

Almost 9% of Canadians have ADHD, however it is likely higher as more girls and women are being diagnosed. Up to 50% of youth with ADHD also have an anxiety disorder, which makes their ADHD challenges worse and impacts their ability to function in daily life. Adapted cognitive behaviour therapy…

Brain Health Resources and Integrated Diversity (BRAID) Hub

  • Area of research

    Neurodegeneration

  • Disease Area

    Alzheimer’s

  • Competition

    Canadian Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment in Aging Research Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Hub

  • Province

    Ontario

  • Start Date

    2024

  • Total Grant Amount

    $2,125,000

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $750,000

Project Overview

The BRAID Hub (Brain health Resources And Integrated Diversity Hub) addresses critical gaps in Canada's dementia care system. Focused on building a skilled workforce, it aims to provide holistic support for older adults at risk of cognitive impairment and living with dementia, prioritizing quality of life and diversity. The National…

Démêler l’altération du système endocannabinoïde dans la SLA : une nouvelle méthode thérapeutique axée sur la jonction neuromusculaire

  • Area of research

    Neurodegeneration

  • Disease Area

    ALS

  • Competition

    ALS Canada-Brain Canada Career Transition Award

  • Province

    Québec

  • Start Date

    2025

  • Total Grant Amount

    $250,000

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $125,000

Project Overview

A hallmark and the earliest event taking place in ALS is the denervation of neuromuscular junctions (NMJs), which results in muscle weakness and paralysis. Results from mentor’s lab and others demonstrated that NMJ denervation in ALS is a complex and dynamic process rather than just a manifestation of sudden global…