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Characterizing light responses in visual cortex of blind mice following retina-based optogenetic vision therapy
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/characterizing-light-responses-in-visual-cortex-of-blind-mice-following-retina-based-optogenetic-vision-therapyRetina-based optogenetic therapy is a promising approach to restore vision to individuals suffering from retinal degeneration. Project Overview Retina-based optogenetic therapy is a promising approach to restore vision to individuals suffering from retinal degeneration. After photoreceptor...
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Characterizing regional cerebral autoregulation in women with carotid stenosis and its relationship to underlying hemodynamic and metabolic function
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/characterizing-regional-cerebral-autoregulation-in-women-with-carotid-stenosis-and-its-relationship-to-underlying-hemodynamic-and-metabolic-functionThe objective of our project is to investigate if women with carotid stenosis (CAS) have impaired cerebral blood flow (CBF) regulation in different regions of their brain. Project Overview The objective of our project is to investigate if women with carotid stenosis (CAS) have impaired cerebral...
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Characterizing the C9ORF72 protein interactome for identifying novel pathogenic pathways in ALS
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/characterizing-the-c9orf72-protein-interactome-for-identifying-novel-pathogenic-pathways-in-alsIn late 2011, a landmark discovery was made which identified that abnormalities (mutation) in a gene called C9ORF72 were responsible for the highest percentage of hereditary ALS and frontotemporal dementia cases. Project Overview In late 2011, a landmark discovery was made which identified that...
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Characterizing the effects of blocking TDP-43 SUMOylation during cellular stress and recovery using live-cell imaging
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/characterizing-the-effects-of-blocking-tdp-43-sumoylation-during-cellular-stress-and-recovery-using-live-cell-imagingA common feature in almost all ALS cases is the build up of a protein called TDP-43 in the brain and spinal cord. Project Overview A common feature in almost all ALS cases is the build up of a protein called TDP-43 in the brain and spinal cord. We have identified a process called “SUMOylation” that...
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Characterizing the roles of synapse organizers in mediating synaptic function and brain-based diseases
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/characterizing-the-roles-of-synapse-organizers-in-mediating-synaptic-function-and-brain-based-diseasesThe human brain is made up of neural circuits that are thought to underlie all brain function. Project Overview The human brain is made up of neural circuits that are thought to underlie all brain function. These circuits are made up of contact points called synapses where individual nerve cells...
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Charlotte Manser transforme son chagrin en espoir
https://braincanada.ca/fr/à-propos-de/nouvelles-mises-à-jour/charlotte-manser-transforme-son-chagrin-en-espoirRencontrez les étudiants à l'origine des bourses de stage SLA Canada - Cerveau Canada 2022. Charlotte Manser est la lauréate d'une bourse de stagiaire SLA Canada - Cerveau Canada 2022 d 'une valeur de 75 000 $. Étudiante au doctorat à l'Université d'Ottawa, elle étudie comment les gènes liés à la...
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Cholinergic & noradrenergic contributions to presymptomatic AD progression
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/cholinergic-noradrenergic-contributions-to-presymptomatic-ad-progressionThe development of approaches to aid early detection of the transition from healthy aging to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is critically important for developing targeted strategies to halt or slow disease progression. Project Overview The development of approaches to aid...
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Cinq équipes dirigées par des Canadiens reçoivent des subventions internationales pour faire avancer la recherche sur la maladie d'Alzheimer et la démence
https://braincanada.ca/fr/à-propos-de/nouvelles-mises-à-jour/cinq-équipes-dirigées-par-des-canadiens-reçoivent-des-subventions-internationales-pour-faire-avancer-la-recherche-sur-la-maladie-d-alzheimer-et-la-démenceDe gauche à droite : Sylvain Baillet, James Carmichael, Shehroz Khan, Derya Sargin, et Nathan Spreng En collaboration avec l'Alzheimer's Association, Brain Canada finance cinq équipes de recherche afin de développer des données préliminaires et d'appliquer les connaissances aux domaines de...
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Circadian control of microglial activation in chronic pain states
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/circadian-control-of-microglial-activation-in-chronic-pain-statesCircadian, or 24-hour, rhythms control almost all biological systems in our bodies with sleep-wake cycles and body temperature control the best known examples. Project Overview Circadian, or 24-hour, rhythms control almost all biological systems in our bodies with sleep-wake cycles and body...
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Closed-loop deep brain stimulation using chronic intracranial cortical sensing to inform subcortical stimulation delivery
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/closed-loop-deep-brain-stimulation-using-chronic-intracranial-cortical-sensing-to-inform-subcortical-stimulation-deliveryMany people with Parkinson’s disease have trouble with freezing of gait (FoG), a symptom that causes them to stop walking unexpectedly and makes them more likely to fall. Project Overview Many people with Parkinson’s disease have trouble with freezing of gait (FoG), a symptom that causes them to...