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Mutations in the metabolic enzymes are commonly observed in brain cancers. Project Overview Mutations in the metabolic enzymes are commonly observed in brain cancers. Although the precise molecular underpinning for this remains elusive, it has been shown that brain cancer-associated mutations in...

An enormous amount of brain development occurs throughout childhood and experiencing a concussion during this time may have long-lasting effects. Project Overview An enormous amount of brain development occurs throughout childhood and experiencing a concussion during this time may have long-lasting...

Many scientists believe that one of the earliest abnormalities in ALS is dysfunction at the place where motor neurons connect to muscle, known as the neuromuscular junction (NMJ). Project Overview Many scientists believe that one of the earliest abnormalities in ALS is dysfunction at the place...

We live in a world profoundly shaped by social behaviours involving interactions and communications between conspecifics of a given species. Project Overview We live in a world profoundly shaped by social behaviours involving interactions and communications between conspecifics of a given species....

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of complex neurodevelopmental disorders with distinguished early emerging behavioral disruptions (speech impairments, social communication, repetitive behaviors) and a rising rate of diagnosis to an estimated 1 in 68 children. Project Overview Autism...

Each year, 1-2 million children in North America suffer a concussion. Project Overview Each year, 1-2 million children in North America suffer a concussion. Guidelines exist to manage the care of concussion in children but have not been implemented consistently. As a result, clinical practice...

Develop and disseminate a training program for rehabilitation providers working with long-term care residents with dementia. Project Overview Develop and disseminate a training program for rehabilitation providers working with long-term care residents with dementia. The training program will be...

Aggression and agitation are common symptoms among patients with dementia. Project Overview Aggression and agitation are common symptoms among patients with dementia. These symptoms are the leading cause for hospitalization and admission to long-term care homes. Medication treatments that are...

The recognition that mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI; i.e., concussion) has serious health effects has prompted an increase in research and clinical awareness, particularly in the context of sports and military. Project Overview The recognition that mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI; i.e.,...

This project explores how people living with dementia and their caregivers create clever do-it-yourself (DIY) solutions to make everyday tasks at home easier and safer. Project Overview This project explores how people living with dementia and their caregivers create clever do-it-yourself (DIY)...