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The MHCC, in collaboration with CSA Group (as the standards development organization), has championed the development of the CSA Z2003 Mental health and well-being for post-secondary students standard. Project Overview The MHCC, in collaboration with CSA Group (as the standards development...

Malgré de multiples lésions cérébrales, Oscar Blyth, diplômé de l'université de Victoria et skieur acrobatique, a surmonté les obstacles et continue à poursuivre ses objectifs. La résilience d'Oscar face à une lésion cérébrale Par Brielle Goulart Malgré de multiples lésions cérébrales, Oscar Blyth,...

ALS is a disease characterized by degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons. Project Overview ALS is a disease characterized by degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons. Upper motor neurons are located in a region of the brain called the motor cortex and have been far less...

Stroke affects 17% of people worldwide and some estimates predict that it will soon become the most common cause of death worldwide. Project Overview Stroke affects 17% of people worldwide and some estimates predict that it will soon become the most common cause of death worldwide. Post-stroke...

Brain cancers can be exceptionally challenging to treat, and new therapies are needed. Project Overview Brain cancers can be exceptionally challenging to treat, and new therapies are needed. Cancer cells can resist treatment in part through proteins that protect cells from dying called IAPs. Dr...

Optogenetic strategies – the ability to activate normally light-insensitive neurons with light – are being used in clinical trials to restore light sensitivity to the retina of vision impaired patients. Project Overview Optogenetic strategies – the ability to activate normally light-insensitive...

Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is the most common and aggressive brain tumour in adults. Project Overview Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is the most common and aggressive brain tumour in adults. Current treatment includes surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiation. However, since GBM is...

Dementia is becoming more prevalent with the aging of the baby boomer population and is imposing a major challenge to society, both from a financial and social perspective. Project Overview Dementia is becoming more prevalent with the aging of the baby boomer population and is imposing a major...

The brain is isolated from the peripheral blood circulation by a barrier (ie the blood-brain barrier) that protects it from the entrance of harmful substances (pathogenic or inflammatory agents) and prevents excessive fluctuations in the levels of circulating molecules. Project Overview The brain...

Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors (obesity, hypertension, high fasting blood sugar, and high levels of triglycerides) that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Project Overview Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors (obesity, hypertension, high...