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The University of British Columbia Genes, Cells and Circuits (UBC-GC2) platform for next-generation multiscale brain research
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There is an urgent need for research that deepens our understanding of human brain function and uses this knowledge to accelerate therapeutic breakthroughs related to brain dysfunction. The University of British Columbia Genes, Cells, and Circuits (UBC-GC2) platform will address this challenge by uniquely integrating cutting-edge microscopy and gene-expression technologies…
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See the project and researchersThe Canadian Optogenetics and Vectorology Foundry
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Optogenetics, defined as a technique where light-sensitive genes are introduced into brain cells to control their activity with light, allows researchers to precisely control nerve cell communication thereby, transforming brain research. The Canadian Optogenetics and Vectrology Foundry (COVF) places Canada at the forefront of this field by accelerating the development…
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See the project and researchersExpanding CNDR as an Open Science, Multi-modal Data Platform
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Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) are rare conditions that affect nerves and muscles. These diseases can be complex and require significant healthcare resources, but because they are rare, there are many knowledge gaps that can impact patient care. Recently, the NMD treatment landscape has changed with the introduction of new, expensive therapies…
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See the project and researchersAdvancing Brain Research Through Spatial Histology
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The Histology Innovation Platform at McGill University is a specialized facility that helps scientists study the brain at a cellular level to better understand neurological diseases like Alzheimer's, brain cancer, and epilepsy. Using advanced technologies, the platform allows researchers to explore how different brain cells interact and change in disease,…
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See the project and researchersThe Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank: supporting human brain research in Canada and beyond
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The Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank (DBCBB; douglasbrainbank.ca), based at the Douglas Research Centre (McGill University affiliate), has become one of the most important brain banks in the world. Founded in 1980, the DBCBB currently houses and manages over 3,600 brains, as well as a large relational database containing demographic, clinical…