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Harnessing mRNA translation to increase the neuroprotective potential of disease-associated microglia in neurodegenerative diseases

Microglia are the brain’s immune cells.


Grant type
Team grants
Area of Research
Neurodegeneration
Competition
Brain Canada & Weizmann Institute o Science Team Grants
Province
Québec
Start Date
2024

Deciphering the link between gut bacteria and glymphatics in neurodegeneration

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common form of motor neuron disease in humans.


Grant type
Team grants
Area of Research
Neurodegeneration
Competition
Brain Canada & Weizmann Institute o Science Team Grants
Province
Alberta
Start Date
2024

Enhancing walking recovery after stroke through a 24-hour behaviour change approach

We are looking at how a behaviour change program can help stroke survivors recover their ability to walk better.


Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Injury
Province
Alberta
Start Date
2024

Monitoring and Modulation of Alpha Synuclein in Microglia: Implications for Parkinson’s Disease

In this study, we. aim to do two things: 1) monitor the distribution of a-Syn in Parkinson’s disease (PD) context to understand the factors that can cause a-Syn to build-up in certain cells of the brain, called microglia.


Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Neurodegeneration
Province
Ontario
Start Date
2024

The Experience of Pain for Black Women with Postpartum Depression

My project aims to understand how racial identity is influencing the way Black women experience post-partum depression (PPD).


Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Mental Health
Province
Ontario
Start Date
2024

Investigating the optimal reactive balance training intensity in chronic stroke patients

This project will determine the optimal intensity of reactive balance training (RBT) for people with chronic stroke.


Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Injury
Province
Ontario
Start Date
2024

Psychological health and wellness among medical doctors in Canada and the impact of the Wellness4MDs supportive text messaging program.

This project’s main aim is to create and test a daily text messaging program called Wellness4MDs to help doctors, medical trainees, and students in Canada deal with burnout, anxiety, and depression.


Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Mental Health
Province
Nova Scotia
Start Date
2024

Brain-heart dynamics in treatment-resistant depression and the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive neurostimulation therapy, recommended by Canadian guidelines as a first-line intervention for major depression that does not respond to an adequate course of pharmacological therapy, known as treatment-resistant depression (TRD).


Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Mental Health
Competition
Rising Stars Trainee Awards
Province
British Columbia
Start Date
2024

Identification of the Neural Circuitry of Persistent Depressive Symptoms in First-Episode Schizophrenia: From Biomarkers to Predictive Imaging

People with schizophrenia often suffer from depressive and negative symptoms, such as reduced emotional expression, or less motivation.


Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Mental Health
Competition
Rising Stars Trainee Awards
Province
Ontario
Start Date
2024

Vascular Interface with the Brain and Neurocognition via the Eyes (VIBE): Retinal Photography in Youth with Psychiatric Disorders

The goal of this study is to advance knowledge regarding the association of vascular risk factors and blood vessels with brain structure and function in youth with severe mental illness.


Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Injury
Competition
2024 Personnel Awards for Women's Heart and Brain Health
Province
Ontario
Start Date
2024