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The Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation on the Autonomic Network in Patients with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-effect-of-vagus-nerve-stimulation-on-the-autonomic-network-in-patients-with-drug-resistant-epilepsyEpilepsy is a common brain disorder that causes repeated seizures and can significantly affect a person’s daily life. Project Overview Epilepsy is a common brain disorder that causes repeated seizures and can significantly affect a person’s daily life. One-third of people with epilepsy have...
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The effects of different types of exercise on sleep quality and architecture in people with Parkinson’s disease
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-effects-of-different-types-of-exercise-on-sleep-quality-and-architecture-in-people-with-parkinson-s-diseaseMost people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) suffer from sleep problems and show marked alterations in sleep architecture (i.e., the basic structural organization of normal sleep). Project Overview Most people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) suffer from sleep problems and show marked alterations in...
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The Effects of Glucocorticoids on the Developing Brain
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/the-effects-of-glucocorticoids-on-the-developing-brainThe hippocampus has the highest concentration of glucocorticoid receptors in the brain, and is therefore a primary target for glucocorticoids. Project Overview The hippocampus has the highest concentration of glucocorticoid receptors in the brain, and is therefore a primary target for...
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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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