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Neurophysiological basis of amblyopia and its treatment
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/neurophysiological-basis-of-amblyopia-and-its-treatmentAmblyopia (commonly known as “lazy eye”) is a common developmental visual disorder, caused by eye misalignment, unequal refractive error between two eyes, or visual deprivation, with lifelong consequences on learning and academic achievements that we do not fully understand. It affects 4.7% of...
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Neuroprosthetic-mediated rehabilitation of autonomic function after spinal cord injury
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/neuroprosthetic-mediated-rehabilitation-of-autonomic-function-after-spinal-cord-injurySpinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating medical condition that forever changes the trajectory of life. Project Overview Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating medical condition that forever changes the trajectory of life. It is also costly to the health care system, similar to traumatic brain...
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Neurovascular networks: a new framework for modelling structural and functional connectivity in aging mice
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/neurovascular-networks-a-new-framework-for-modelling-structural-and-functional-connectivity-in-aging-miceThe emerging consensus that the brain functions as a single, complex system has led to the popularity of a network approach to studying brain function. Project Overview The emerging consensus that the brain functions as a single, complex system has led to the popularity of a network approach to...
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New function for DEPTOR tyrosine 289 phosphorylation in glioma metabolism
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/new-function-for-deptor-tyrosine-289-phosphorylation-in-glioma-metabolismDeregulation of brain cell metabolism is commonly observed in low-grade brain cancers. Project Overview Deregulation of brain cell metabolism is commonly observed in low-grade brain cancers. Although the precise molecular mechanisms remain ill define, it is now clear that brain cancer cell often...
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Next Gen Award in Parkinson’s Disease Research
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/next-gen-award-in-parkinson-s-disease-research-3Contribution of stress-associated neurovascular alterations in Parkinson’s disease and high rates of depression Project Overview Contribution of stress-associated neurovascular alterations in Parkinson’s disease and high rates of depression Parkinson’s disease (PD) is well known for its motor...
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Next Gen Award in Parkinson’s Disease Research
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/next-gen-award-in-parkinson-s-disease-research-4Investigating the role of EPG5 in Parkinson’s Disease pathogenesis Project Overview Investigating the role of EPG5 in Parkinson’s Disease pathogenesis Parkinson’s disease (PD) causes both motor symptoms, like tremors and stiffness, and non-motor issues such as cognitive decline, but its underlying...
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Next Gen Award in Parkinson’s Disease Research
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/next-gen-award-in-parkinson-s-disease-researchContribution of stress-associated neurovascular alterations in Parkinson’s disease and high rates of depression Project Overview Contribution of stress-associated neurovascular alterations in Parkinson’s disease and high rates of depression Parkinson’s disease (PD) is well known for its motor...
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Next Gen Award in Parkinson’s Disease Research
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/next-gen-award-in-parkinson-s-disease-research-2Sex effect on cortical neurodegeneration in isolated REM sleep behavior disorder and its association with clinical manifestations Project Overview Sex effect on cortical neurodegeneration in isolated REM sleep behavior disorder and its association with clinical manifestations Isolated rapid-eye...
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No Caregiver Left Behind: Addressing Accessibility and Sustainability of an ACT Intervention for Family Caregivers of People with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/no-caregiver-left-behind-addressing-accessibility-and-sustainability-of-an-act-intervention-for-family-caregivers-of-people-with-neurodevelopmental-disabilitiesCaring for a family member with a neurodevelopmental disability (NDD) can be challenging, often leading to high levels of anxiety and depression. Project Overview Caring for a family member with a neurodevelopmental disability (NDD) can be challenging, often leading to high levels of anxiety and...
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Nociceptor neurons control cancer immunosurveillance
https://braincanada.ca/fr/subventions-financées/nociceptor-neurons-control-cancer-immunosurveillanceDr. Talbot studies the dialogue between the nervous and immune systems. Project Overview Dr. Talbot studies the dialogue between the nervous and immune systems. It is well demonstrated that pain and itch are common features of various cancers, and that cancer cells actively secrete factors...