Subventions financées

Synaptic plasticity is the process where the strength of connections between nerve cells is altered by experience.

Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) is a novel form of treatment that uses high intensity magnetic field pulses to stimulate the brain and induce a seizure as a therapeutic intervention for patients with depression resistant to antidepressant medication, known as Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD).

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease for which there is no cure.

As our brains age, they become vulnerable to diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease which can cause dementia.

Stroke is a life threatening emergency caused by blocked arteries that affects 45,000 Canadians a year. Each hour a stroke is left untreated means brain cells are dying.

Brain cancers can be exceptionally challenging to treat, and new therapies are needed.

Dr. Lutz is currently completing his post-doctoral fellowship entitled “Epigenetic mechanisms of childhood maltreatment”, in which he investigates the strong relationship between childhood malnutrition and mental health outcomes.

Dr. David and his research team are studying the mechanisms that control the delivery and release of iron in the nervous system.

Individuals with Alzheimer’s suffer severe memory loss over time, and eventually are completely dependent on caregivers.

Adolescence represents a unique developmental window of the life cycle to adopt healthy behaviours that will support psychosocial adjustment and well-being during adolescence and adulthood (World Health Organization, 2001).