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The University of British Columbia Genes, Cells and Circuits (UBC-GC2) platform for next-generation multiscale brain research

There is an urgent need for research that deepens our understanding of human brain function and uses this knowledge to accelerate therapeutic breakthroughs related to brain dysfunction.

Project ongoing See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Platform grants
Area of Research
Multiple
Competition
2024 Platform Support Grants
Province
British Columbia
Start Date
2025

High-throughput single-cell optophysiology and RNA sequencing to understand seizure initiation and intervention

Epilepsy – a brain disorder defined by repeated seizures – imposes significant challenges for individuals and society.

Project ongoing See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Central Nervous System
Competition
Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research - Momentum Grants
Province
British Columbia
Start Date
2024

A “tipping point” neuron type driving Alzheimer’s Disease progression

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is characterized by dysregulation of neurons involved in memory, which is believed to be caused by the production of an agent termed “amyloid beta”.

Project ongoing See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Neurodegeneration
Competition
Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP)
Province
British Columbia
Start Date
2024

The cell-type-specific organization and operation of the living human subiculum in health and epilepsy

The hippocampus is a brain region critical for learning, memory, spatial navigation and emotion.

Project completed See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Injury
Competition
Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research
Province
British Columbia
Start Date
2020