Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Program

Canada’s emerging brain researchers are starting their careers just as technology is giving them the tools to explore the deepest secrets of the brain. Their work could unlock cures for anything from depression to Alzheimer’s disease to brain injury.

2023 Request for Applications (RFA)

Anchored by a lead gift from the Azrieli Foundation, the program was first launched in 2019.

88 grants awarded

$8+ million invested

2022 Recipients

Dr. Bénédicte Amilhon

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, Université de Montréal

Marco Bonizzato

Dr. Marco Bonizzato

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Polytechnique Montréal

Dr. Michel-Pierre Coll

Dr. Michel-Pierre Coll

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université Laval

Dr. Mahsa Dadar

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

The Douglas Research Center, McGill

Dr. Yifei Jeff Dong

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Saskatchewan

Guillaume Dumas

Dr. Guillaume Dumas

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, Université de Montréal

Dr. Henry A. Dunn

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

The University of Manitoba

Dr. Paul A. Dutchak

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université Laval

Dr. Giulia Fadda

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Aravind Ganesh Future Leader

Dr. Aravind Ganesh

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Calgary

Dr. Brett Hilton

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

The University of British Columbia

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Dr. Wei-Hsiang Huang

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Dr. Maria Ioannou

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Alberta

Dr. Jesse Jackson

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Alberta

Dr. Brian Kalish

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto

Dr. Kohitij Kar

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

York University

Milad Lankarany

Dr. Milad Lankarany

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University Health Network, University of Toronto

Flavie Lavoie-Cardinal

Dr. Flavie Lavoie-Cardinal

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université Laval

Dr. Lara Leijser

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Calgary

Dr. Corina Nagy

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

The Douglas Research Centre, McGill University

Dr. Sean Nestor

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto

Dr. Matthew Perich

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université de Montréal

Maria Vera Ugalde

Dr. Adria Quigley

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Dalhousie University

Dr. Tijana Simic

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Toronto

Dr. Eszter Szekely

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital

Jiannis Taxidis

Dr. Jiannis Taxidis

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto

Maria Vera Ugalde

Dr. Maria Vera Ugalde

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

McGill University

Dr. Naomi Visanji

Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University Health Network, University of Toronto

Philippe Albouy, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Philippe Albouy

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université Laval

Lindsay Bodell, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Lindsay Bodell

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Western University

Elie Bou Assi, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Elie Bou Assi

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université de Montréal

Vincent Breton-Provencher, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Vincent Breton-Provencher

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université Laval

Lindsay Cahill, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Lindsay Cahill

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Memorial University

Carlos Camara Lemarroy, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Carlos Camara Lemarroy

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Calgary

Annie Ciernia, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Annie Ciernia

Arrell Family Foundation Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of British Columbia

Michèle Desjardins, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Michèle Desjardins

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université Laval

Catherine Duclos, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Catherine Duclos

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal

Emma Duerden, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Emma Duerden

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Western University

Alexandre-Fisette, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Alexandre Fisette

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Federico Gaiti, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Federico Gaiti

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University Health Network

Rishi Ganesan, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Rishi Ganesan

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Western University

Jiami Guo, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Jiami Guo

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Calgary

Karl Klein, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Karl Klein

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Calgary

Julien Muffat, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Julien Muffat

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

The Hospital for Sick Children

Aislin Mushquash, Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research at Lakehead University

Aislin Mushquash

Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Lakehead University

Shaun Sanders, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Guelph

Shaun Sanders

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Guelph

Ashlyn Swift-Gallant, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, Memorial University

Ashlyn Swift-Gallant

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Memorial University

Christoph Zrenner, Erika Legacy Foundation Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Christoph Zrenner

Erika Legacy Foundation Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Simon Chen

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Ottawa

Nader Ghasemlou, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, Queen’s University

Nader Ghasemlou

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Queen’s University

George Ibrahim, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, The Hospital for Sick Children

George Ibrahim

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

The Hospital for Sick Children

Julia Kam, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Calgary

Julia Kam

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Calgary

Shannon Kolind, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of British Columbia

Shannon Kolind

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of British Columbia

Jasmin Lalonde, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Guelph

Jasmin Lalonde

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Guelph

Benoit Laurent, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, Université de Sherbrooke

Benoit Laurent

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université de Sherbrooke

Yun Li, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, The Hospital for Sick Kids

Yun Li

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

The Hospital for Sick Kids

Luka Milosevic, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University Health Network

Luka Milosevic

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University Health Network

Bratislav Misic, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, McGill University

Bratislav Misic

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

McGill University

Sue-Ann Mok, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Alberta

Sue-Ann Mok

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Alberta

Wilten Nicola, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Calgary

Wilten Nicola

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Calgary

Vijay Ramaswamy, Alvin Segal Family Foundation Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, The Hospital for Sick Children

Vijay Ramaswamy

Alvin Segal Family Foundation Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

The Hospital for Sick Children

Derya Sargin, Arrell Family Foundation Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Calgary

Derya Sargin

Arrell Family Foundation Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Calgary

Chantelle Sephton, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, Université Laval

Chantelle Sephton

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université Laval

Greg Silasi, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Ottawa

Greg Silasi

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Ottawa

Trevor Steve, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Alberta

Trevor Steve

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Alberta

Tamara Vanderwal, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of British Columbia

Tamara Vanderwal

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of British Columbia

Anne Wheeler, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, The Hospital for Sick Children

Anne Wheeler

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

The Hospital for Sick Children

Galen Wright, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Manitoba

Galen Wright

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Manitoba

Boris-Bernhardt, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, McGill University

Boris Bernhardt

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

McGill University

Mark-Brandon, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, McGill University

Mark Brandon

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

McGill University

Mark-Cembrowski, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of British Columbia

Mark Cembrowski

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of British Columbia

Allen-W-Chen, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Alberta

Allen W. Chen

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Alberta

Laurent-Chatel-Chaix, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, INRS - Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie

Laurent Chatel-Chaix

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

INRS – Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie

Janelle-Drouin-Ouellet, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, Université de Montréal

Janelle Drouin-Ouellet

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université de Montréal

Christian-Ethier, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, Université Laval

Christian Ethier

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université Laval

Marco-Gallo, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Calgary

Marco Gallo

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Calgary

Yasser-Iturria-Medina, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University

Yasser Iturria-Medina

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University

Robert-Laprairie, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Saskatchewan

Robert Laprairie

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Saskatchewan

Michael-Mack, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Toronto

Michael Mack

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Toronto

Caroline-Ménard, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, Université Laval/CERVO

Caroline Ménard

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Université Laval/CERVO

Jeehye-Park, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, SickKids Research Institute, University of Toronto

Jeehye Park

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

SickKids Research Institute, University of Toronto

Aaron-Phillips, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Calgary

Aaron Phillips

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Calgary

Jean-François-Poulin, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, McGill University

Jean-François Poulin

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

McGill University

Masha-Prager-Khoutorsky, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, McGill University

Masha Prager-Khoutorsky

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

McGill University

Ravi-Rungta, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, Universté de Montréal

Ravi Rungta

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Universté de Montréal

Jo-Anne-Stratton, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, Montreal Neurological Institute; McGill University

Jo Anne Stratton

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

Montreal Neurological Institute; McGill University

Sara-Tremblay, Arrell Family Foundation Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, University of Ottawa

Sara Tremblay

Arrell Family Foundation Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

University of Ottawa

Ryan-Yuen, Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research, SickKids Research Institute; University of Toronto

Ryan Yuen

Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research

SickKids Research Institute; University of Toronto

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