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The feasibility of hyperpolarized 13C-Pyruvate MRI for monitoring patients with intracranial metastasis
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/the-feasibility-of-hyperpolarized-13c-pyruvate-mri-for-monitoring-patients-with-intracranial-metastasisSurgery and radiation are standard treatments for cancer that has spread to the brain. Project Overview Surgery and radiation are standard treatments for cancer that has spread to the brain. Recent research has revealed that cancer cells with high levels of the chemical lactate are aggressive and...
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The FIERCE Project: Examining the Effectiveness and Implementation of an Anxiety Intervention for Youth with ADHD
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/the-fierce-project-examining-the-effectiveness-and-implementation-of-an-anxiety-intervention-for-youth-with-adhdAlmost 9% of Canadians have ADHD, however it is likely higher as more girls and women are being diagnosed. Project Overview Almost 9% of Canadians have ADHD, however it is likely higher as more girls and women are being diagnosed. Up to 50% of youth with ADHD also have an anxiety disorder, which...
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The Frontier Trial – Field Randomization of NA-1 Treatment In Early Responders
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/the-frontier-trial-field-randomization-of-na-1-treatment-in-early-respondersStroke is a life threatening emergency caused by blocked arteries that affects 45,000 Canadians a year. Each hour a stroke is left untreated means brain cells are dying. Project Overview Stroke is a life threatening emergency caused by blocked arteries that affects 45,000 Canadians a year. Each...
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The future of ALS research
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/the-future-of-als-researchThe ALS Society of Canada and Brain Canada select latest Career Transition Award to support innovative ALS research The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and Brain Canada are investing in the future of innovative scientists who are changing the landscape of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)...
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The Future of Brain Research
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/the-future-of-brain-researchPHOTO: From left : Dr. Marie-Eve Paquet, Brain Canada CEO & President Dr. Viviane Poupon and Dr. Yves De Koninck, in Quebec City May 12, 2025 Brain Canada is proud to announce that Dr. Marie-Eve Paquet and Dr. Yves De Koninck have been awarded a 2024 Platform Support Grant (PSG) in recognition of...
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The Future of Huntington Research
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/the-future-of-huntington-researchNew Funding for the Future of Huntington Disease Research in Canada Brain Canada joins the Huntington Society of Canada to fund seven undergraduate student fellowships Huntington disease (HD) is a hereditary, neurodegenerative illness with physical, cognitive and mental health symptoms. It is caused...
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The GPS of neurons now better understood with an IRCM study published in Neuron
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/the-gps-of-neurons-now-better-understood-with-an-ircm-study-published-in-neuronRead the full article here.
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The Heart Will Go On: The Heart and Brain Connection in Spinal Cord Injury
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/the-heart-will-go-on-the-heart-and-brain-connection-in-spinal-cord-injuryDr. Christopher West (left) and members of his research team. At the University of British Columbia, Dr. Christopher West and his team are exploring the heart and brain connection in spinal cord injury. With the support of Brain Canada and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, through an Emerging...
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The Honourable Michael H. Wilson.
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/the-honourable-michael-h-wilsonIt was with much sadness that we learned of the passing of The Hon. Michael H. Wilson. Michael was a founder and past Chair of Brain Canada, and remained an inspiration and a passionate champion of this organization through the years. Canada has lost one of our greatest citizens; he will be...
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The impact of ALS disease variants on regulation of heat shock protein life cycles – Implications for neuronal proteostasis
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/the-impact-of-als-disease-variants-on-regulation-of-heat-shock-protein-life-cycles-implications-for-neuronal-proteostasisThe abnormal accumulation of misfolded proteins and aggregates is the hallmark of multiple forms of ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases. Project Overview The abnormal accumulation of misfolded proteins and aggregates is the hallmark of multiple forms of ALS and other neurodegenerative...
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