Search

Males are 4X more likely than females to develop Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), suggesting that the biology of sex development contributes to the risk of developing this neurodevelopmental condition. Project Overview Males are 4X more likely than females to develop Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),...

The understanding of the factors responsible for the increased risk of cognitive problems in women remains limited. Project Overview The understanding of the factors responsible for the increased risk of cognitive problems in women remains limited. Determining the function of small vessel disease...

Strokes often cause brain damage that can severely affect motor function, particularly fine movements of the hands and digits. Project Overview Strokes often cause brain damage that can severely affect motor function, particularly fine movements of the hands and digits. The motor cortex is the main...

Research suggests that exercise can help improve brain health and decrease the risk of dementia, but there is variation in the benefit of different exercise interventions. Project Overview Research suggests that exercise can help improve brain health and decrease the risk of dementia, but there is...

Anxiety disorders disproportionately affect women: their chances of developing an anxiety disorder are twice as high than for men. Project Overview Anxiety disorders disproportionately affect women: their chances of developing an anxiety disorder are twice as high than for men. Fundamental research...

Age is the most important risk factor for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), followed by sex, with a higher risk in males. Project Overview Age is the most important risk factor for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), followed by sex, with a higher risk in males. Studies show that brain inflammation occurs early in...

The proposed research project aims to study the differences in brain function behaviour between male and female university athletes who have experienced a concussion. Project Overview The proposed research project aims to study the differences in brain function behaviour between male and female...

The microbes living in our gut have recently been found to affect important developmental processes such as brain development and hormonal regulation during puberty. Project Overview The microbes living in our gut have recently been found to affect important developmental processes such as brain...

Brain disorders such as autism, major depressive disorder and Alzheimer’s disease are among the greatest medical challenges of our era. Project Overview Brain disorders such as autism, major depressive disorder and Alzheimer’s disease are among the greatest medical challenges of our era. Many drugs...

Our project investigates how childhood stress may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) later in life. Project Overview Our project investigates how childhood stress may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) later in life. We know that stress during early...