Mind Over Matter

Bold Science for Brain Health

In this edition, Mind Over Matter® spotlights two transformative research programs powered by Brain Canada and its partners, Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI) and Weizmann Canada, demonstrating a collective commitment to advancing brain health.

Connecting Minds: Pioneering New Frontiers in Brain Health Research, on page 32, features a joint initiative between Brain Canada, the Weizmann Institute of Science, and Weizmann Canada, which is breaking new ground in open science. Through team grants, this novel pilot program is dismantling traditional silos and fostering interdisciplinary research to enhance our understanding of the brain.

Let’s Get Physical: Building & Connecting the Brain Through Exercise, on page 47, explores the impact of physical activity on the brain. By considering sex and gender differences and the relationship between different kinds of exercise and brain function, this research, conducted by WBHI Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research Dr. Cindy Barha, is uncovering critical insights into brain aging and resilience.

Although just a sampling of the inspiring work underway to advance women’s brain health, these projects illustrate Brain Canada’s commitment to enabling research that considers sex and gender differences while improving health for all.

Our work is made possible by the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), an innovative arrangement between the Government of Canada (through Health Canada) and Brain Canada.

We are deeply grateful for our partnership with WBHI. Together, we look forward to making meaningful contributions to advancing brain health for all Canadians

Sincerely,
Viviane Poupon, PhD
President & CEO
Brain Canada