Funded Grants

This project focuses on how inflammation, without an infection, can alter brain development when a baby was exposed during pregnancy.

In ALS and many other neurodegenerative diseases, one of the defining characteristics is that proteins can become misfolded and clump together, potentially damaging nerve cells.

The rapid formation of new memories and the recall of old memories to inform decisions is essential for human cognition, but the underlying neural mechanisms remain poorly understood.

Recognizing that the 9 months before birth and the early years of a child’s life are the most critical period in the shaping of the structures and functions of the brain, and the importance of high quality, culturally appropriate early childhood programming for Indigenous children and families prior to kindergarten

The brain requires a large amount of energy and oxygen for survival.

In this Hudson project, the team led by Dr. Robertson will pursue a comprehensive understanding of the normal functions of C9ORF72 and provide a better determination of whether loss of these functions via mutation may cause or contribute to ALS.

Recent studies have shown that damage to the small blood vessels in the brain (cerebrovascular disease) may increase the risk for Alzheimer’s.

Project MinE is a multi-national initiative with currently participating countries.

The Canadian Open Neuroscience Platform (CONP) is a national platform for open sharing of neuroscience research data and brings together many of the country’s leading scientists in basic and clinical neuroscience to form an interactive network of collaborations in brain research