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The brain is isolated from the peripheral blood circulation by a barrier (ie the blood-brain barrier) that protects it from the entrance of harmful substances (pathogenic or inflammatory agents) and prevents excessive fluctuations in the levels of circulating molecules.

Jimmy Li, a Master’s student at the University of Montreal, investigates the risk of new-onset stroke in older people with epilepsy.

Glioblastoma multiforme and high grade astrocytomas are aggressive brain tumors that are difficult to treat.

20,800 North Americans die from brain cancer each year.

Brain stimulation involves using electrical or magnetic pulses to treat medical disorders like Parkinson’s by sending controlled pulses to the brain in order to manage patient symptoms.

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is an age-associated movement disorders, mainly caused by the death of dopamine cells in the brain.

Nearly 50% of Canadians have used cannabis at least once in their lifetime.

Michael Fiorini, a Master’s student at McGill University

This project focuses on accelerating awareness about the importance of the issue of driving cessation by promoting the uptake of the Driving and Dementia Roadmap (DDR).