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The effects of intensity and volume of physical activity on cerebrovascular health in women across the menopausal transition
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-effects-of-intensity-and-volume-of-physical-activity-on-cerebrovascular-health-in-women-across-the-menopausal-transitionOur research project will investigate the relationship between physical activity and brain vascular health in women. Project Overview Our research project will investigate the relationship between physical activity and brain vascular health in women. The term vascular brain health refers to the...
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The effects of optogenetically activated orexin/hypocretin neurons on the mesolimbic reward pathway
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-effects-of-optogenetically-activated-orexin-hypocretin-neurons-on-the-mesolimbic-reward-pathwayMr. Baimel’s work focuses upon the role of the neuropeptide, orexin, and its role in modulating the neural region which regulates reward sensations, the ventral tegmental area (VTA). Project Overview Mr. Baimel’s work focuses upon the role of the neuropeptide, orexin, and its role in modulating the...
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The endocannabinoid system: a master regulator of brain and gut health in mood disorders
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-endocannabinoid-system-a-master-regulator-of-brain-and-gut-health-in-mood-disordersDepression will affect 1 out of 5 individuals in their lifetime. Project Overview Depression will affect 1 out of 5 individuals in their lifetime. Antidepressant treatments are not effective for 30-50% patients, only 30% completely remit and do not suffer from another depressive episode, suggesting...
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The Experience of Pain for Black Women with Postpartum Depression
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-experience-of-pain-for-black-women-with-postpartum-depressionMy project aims to understand how racial identity is influencing the way Black women experience post-partum depression (PPD). Project Overview My project aims to understand how racial identity is influencing the way Black women experience post-partum depression (PPD). Persistent stress from social...
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The Experimental Imaging Centre: a Local Brain Canada Platform for Preclinical MR Neuroimaging
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-experimental-imaging-centre-a-local-brain-canada-platform-for-preclinical-mr-neuroimagingThe Experimental Imaging Centre Brain Canada Platform provides state of the art pre-clinical imaging to the neuroscience research community. Project Overview The Experimental Imaging Centre Brain Canada Platform provides state of the art pre-clinical imaging to the neuroscience research community....
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The feasibility of hyperpolarized 13C-Pyruvate MRI for monitoring patients with intracranial metastasis
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-feasibility-of-hyperpolarized-13c-pyruvate-mri-for-monitoring-patients-with-intracranial-metastasisSurgery and radiation are standard treatments for cancer that has spread to the brain. Project Overview Surgery and radiation are standard treatments for cancer that has spread to the brain. Recent research has revealed that cancer cells with high levels of the chemical lactate are aggressive and...
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The FIERCE Project: Examining the Effectiveness and Implementation of an Anxiety Intervention for Youth with ADHD
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-fierce-project-examining-the-effectiveness-and-implementation-of-an-anxiety-intervention-for-youth-with-adhdAlmost 9% of Canadians have ADHD, however it is likely higher as more girls and women are being diagnosed. 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...
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The Frontier Trial – Field Randomization of NA-1 Treatment In Early Responders
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-frontier-trial-field-randomization-of-na-1-treatment-in-early-respondersStroke is a life threatening emergency caused by blocked arteries that affects 45,000 Canadians a year. Each hour a stroke is left untreated means brain cells are dying. Project Overview Stroke is a life threatening emergency caused by blocked arteries that affects 45,000 Canadians a year. Each...
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The HD Biobank: A Unique Canadian Biorepository For Neurodegeneration Research
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-hd-biobank-a-unique-canadian-biorepository-for-neurodegeneration-researchTherapeutic breakthroughs in Huntington Disease (HD), Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Parkinson Disease (PD), and other neurodegenerative disorders have been accelerated by access to generously donated human samples. The HD Biobank at the University of British Columbia focuses on neurodegenerative...
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The impact of ALS disease variants on regulation of heat shock protein life cycles – Implications for neuronal proteostasis
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-impact-of-als-disease-variants-on-regulation-of-heat-shock-protein-life-cycles-implications-for-neuronal-proteostasisThe abnormal accumulation of misfolded proteins and aggregates is the hallmark of multiple forms of ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases. Project Overview The abnormal accumulation of misfolded proteins and aggregates is the hallmark of multiple forms of ALS and other neurodegenerative...
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