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One hundred and forty-four thousand Canadians suffer a diagnosed concussion each year. Project Overview One hundred and forty-four thousand Canadians suffer a diagnosed concussion each year. A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury, often caused by a bump to the head or body that...

The BRAID Hub (Brain health Resources And Integrated Diversity Hub) addresses critical gaps in Canada’s dementia care system. Project Overview The BRAID Hub (Brain health Resources And Integrated Diversity Hub) addresses critical gaps in Canada’s dementia care system. Focused on building a skilled...

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive neurostimulation therapy, recommended by Canadian guidelines as a first-line intervention for major depression that does not respond to an adequate course of pharmacological therapy, known as treatment-resistant depression (TRD)....

Brain-Heart conditions such as cognitive impairment (trouble remembering and learning) or heart failure (heart muscle unable to pump enough blood) are becoming more common as we age. Project Overview Brain-Heart conditions such as cognitive impairment (trouble remembering and learning) or heart...

The Azrieli Program in Brain, Mind & Consciousness brings together 22 researchers to examine what consciousness is and how it comes about. Project Overview The Azrieli Program in Brain, Mind & Consciousness brings together 22 researchers to examine what consciousness is and how it comes about. The...

The brain requires a large amount of energy and oxygen for survival. Project Overview The brain requires a large amount of energy and oxygen for survival. In order to meet these requirements, the blood supply to the brain is tightly controlled to ensure that active areas receive more blood....

Contrary to popular belief, spinal cord injuries are rarely complete. Project Overview Contrary to popular belief, spinal cord injuries are rarely complete. The brain retains access to the spinal cord circuitry below the lesion, but this connection is often dormant. Recently, stimulation of brain...

Parent-child brain-to-brain synchrony is the coordinated interplay of brain activity between parent and child, which is believed to be evolutionarily important for strengthening bond formation Project Overview Parent-child brain-to-brain synchrony is the coordinated interplay of brain activity...

The proposed initiative will make every brain tumour count! Project Overview The proposed initiative will make every brain tumour count! We will enhance the Canadian Cancer Registry (CCR) and brain tumour research capacity by providing data on an additional 40% of primary brain tumours diagnosed...

People living in long-term care (LTC) homes are often socially isolated. Project Overview People living in long-term care (LTC) homes are often socially isolated. Evidence shows virtual reality (VR) can be used to support the mental health of older adults. Virtual programming supports access to...