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Investigating the impact of small molecule SPT5 inhibition on somatic instability in Huntington disease

Researchers will explore a promising new therapeutic strategy that could address both the genetic cause and progression of Huntington disease.  

Project ongoing See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Team grants
Area of Research
Central Nervous System
Competition
Brain Canada & Weizmann Institute o Science Team Grants
Province
British Columbia
Start Date
2026

The HD Biobank: A Unique Canadian Biorepository For Neurodegeneration Research

Therapeutic breakthroughs in Huntington Disease (HD), Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Parkinson Disease (PD), and other neurodegenerative disorders have been accelerated by access to generously donated human samples. The HD Biobank at the University of British Columbia focuses on neurodegenerative disorders and is a leader in the collection of HD samples globally.

Project ongoing See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Platform grants
Area of Research
Neurodegeneration
Competition
2025 Platform Support Grants
Province
British Columbia
Start Date
2026

Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank, an essential platform for brain research in Canada

The Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank (DBCBB) houses and manages over 3,000 brains, as well as a large relational database containing demographic, clinical and developmental histories from the donors.

Project completed See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Platform grants
Area of Research
Mental Health
Competition
2014 Platform Grants
Province
Québec
Start Date
2015