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Ependymal cells are a largely understudied barrier cell type in the brain that provide a wall between brain tissue and brain fluid (cerebral spinal fluid, CSF), playing an important role in regulating fluid balance. Project Overview Ependymal cells are a largely understudied barrier cell type in...

When Naomi Azrieli, O.C., DPhil, first stepped into the role of Chair of Brain Canada, she brought with her not only deep philanthropic experience, but a profound belief in what bold scientific inquiry could make possible. Over the next eight years, that conviction helped fuel a period of...

Nicole Hagley, an educator, past national athlete, and now yoga instructor, is still actively recovering from a bike accident two years ago. “We need people to understand the diversity of the brain, and the fact that no two brain injuries are the same.” “Even though you have an amazing circle of...

Ischemic stroke, caused by a blood clot in the brain, is a leading cause of death, disability, and dementia. Project Overview Ischemic stroke, caused by a blood clot in the brain, is a leading cause of death, disability, and dementia. One in four of these strokes happens in patients who already had...

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Brain Canada Foundation, I am writing to let you know that Inez Jabalpurwala is stepping down as CEO.  Inez has been an exceptional driver of our mission to lead the brain science community as a national convener, fundraiser and funder of ground-breaking...

Decades of dance research have demonstrated the positive benefits of dance in terms of improving quality of life and reducing symptomatology for diverse groups of participants. Project Overview Decades of dance research have demonstrated the positive benefits of dance in terms of improving quality...

Ischemic stroke occurs when a person suffers a sudden blockage of an artery in their brain. Project Overview Ischemic stroke occurs when a person suffers a sudden blockage of an artery in their brain. Severe strokes caused by blockage of large brain arteries are treated with a very effective...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a terminal disease of nerves and muscles. From the time of symptom onset, people with ALS live about 3-5 years. Project Overview Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a terminal disease of nerves and muscles. From the time of symptom onset, people with ALS...

The high and potentially increasing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is taking a significant emotional and economic toll on patients, their families and Canadian society. Project Overview The high and potentially increasing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is taking a...

Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults in Canada. Project Overview Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults in Canada. Despite huge developments in basic neuroscience, no new therapies...