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Schizophrenia (SCZ) is ranked among the top ten illnesses contributing to the global burden of disease, yet its etiology is still poorly understood. Project Overview Schizophrenia (SCZ) is ranked among the top ten illnesses contributing to the global burden of disease, yet its etiology is still...

We remember our experiences in the correct order and we can assess the elapsed time between them. Project Overview We remember our experiences in the correct order and we can assess the elapsed time between them. Patients with damage in the hippocampus brain region cannot remember the order and...

It has been more than a decade since scientists proved that ALS is not simply a disease of motor neurons, but that other cells in the neighbourhood around them could play an active role in the disease process. Project Overview It has been more than a decade since scientists proved that ALS is not...

Abnormal development of neural circuitry is thought to be the major cause of autism and many other mental illnesses. Project Overview Abnormal development of neural circuitry is thought to be the major cause of autism and many other mental illnesses. However, we still don’t understand the cellular...

The SLEEP HUB is an innovative platform aimed at advancing sleep research and fostering collaborations at various levels—local, national, and international. The SLEEP HUB is an innovative platform aimed at advancing sleep research and fostering collaborations at various levels—local, national, and...

Injuries and diseases of the nervous system have devastating effects. Project Overview Injuries and diseases of the nervous system have devastating effects. Conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) often...

“Research evidence identifies that people from equity-seeking groups, particularly those from racialized communities face significant barriers along their dementia journey, both from an individual (community) and a system (policy) perspective. Project Overview “Research evidence identifies that...

Stroke happens to 62,000 people each year in Canada. Project Overview Stroke happens to 62,000 people each year in Canada.2 Although most people survive their stroke, the brain damage that occurs can lead to problems with movement, vision, communication, swallowing, mood and thinking. Members of...

The Toronto Dementia Research Alliance will establish a clinical research platform that will provide a consistent and efficient approach to managing research and clinical care in patients with neurodegenerative conditions. Project Overview The Toronto Dementia Research Alliance will establish a...

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. Project Overview There is an urgent need for research that deepens our understanding of human brain function and...