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Use of bone marrow cells to deliver single chain antibodies in ALS
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/use-of-bone-marrow-cells-to-deliver-single-chain-antibodies-in-alsThis project will use cells found in bone marrow as a potential means of delivering treatments to the diseased area in brain and spinal cord. Project Overview This project will use cells found in bone marrow as a potential means of delivering treatments to the diseased area in brain and spinal...
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User-Centered development and validation of an intelligent drink reminder device
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/user-centered-development-and-validation-of-an-intelligent-drink-reminder-deviceDehydration can be dangerous for older adults. Project Overview Dehydration can be dangerous for older adults. Complications include urinary tract infections, increased risk of falls, dizziness, weakness, low blood pressure, kidney damage, delirium, and seizures. People living with dementia have a...
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Using a virtual care platform to deliver peer-led mental health support to rural and remote communities in BC: A randomized wait-list controlled trial of the REACHOUT intervention
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/using-a-virtual-care-platform-to-deliver-peer-led-mental-health-support-to-rural-and-remote-communities-in-bc-a-randomized-wait-list-controlled-trial-of-the-reachout-interventionDr. Tang and her team at the University of British Columbia will use a virtual care platform to deliver peer-led mental health support to rural and remote communities in BC, through an intervention called REACHOUT, created with support from a previous JDRF grant. Project Overview Dr. Tang and her...
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Using Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers to evaluate the effect of photobiomodulation in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/using-alzheimer-s-blood-biomarkers-to-evaluate-the-effect-of-photobiomodulation-in-patients-with-mild-cognitive-impairmentEvery day, over 350 Canadians are diagnosed with dementia, and this number is expected to grow rapidly. Project Overview Every day, over 350 Canadians are diagnosed with dementia, and this number is expected to grow rapidly. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is an early stage where memory problems...
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Using brain scans to study child psychiatric disorders
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/using-brain-scans-to-study-child-psychiatric-disordersDr. Tamara Vanderwal, a 2020 Azrieli Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research and Professor at The University of British Columbia is looking for new ways of diagnosing and treating brain disorders for kids. Dr. Tamara Vanderwal at The Naturalistic Neuroimaging Lab at BC’s Children Hospital Research...
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Using mobile technology to inform driving decision-making in dementia
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/using-mobile-technology-to-inform-driving-decision-making-in-dementiaA major challenge in dementia care is determining the point at which driving becomes significantly compromised for people with dementia (PWD). Project Overview A major challenge in dementia care is determining the point at which driving becomes significantly compromised for people with dementia...
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Using neuroimaging to predict recovery from acute brain injury
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/using-neuroimaging-to-predict-recovery-from-acute-brain-injuryWhen a person suffers a severe brain injury, whether from an accident, stroke, or infection, clinicians struggle to predict if they will recover. Project Overview When a person suffers a severe brain injury, whether from an accident, stroke, or infection, clinicians struggle to predict if they will...
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Using Novel Approaches for Early Recognition of TIA, Heart Failure, and Connections with Vascular Dementia (UNEARTH CVD)
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/using-novel-approaches-for-early-recognition-of-tia-heart-failure-and-connections-with-vascular-dementia-unearth-cvdIn this program, we will study: 1) patients with stroke, which occurs when blood flow is stopped to a part of the brain causing weakness or loss of sensation;2) patients with heart failure which is when the heart does not pump properly or does not relax; 3) patients with dementia, which is deficit...
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Using synthetic antibody parts to construct antibody-based imaging devices – anti-EGFR molecular targeted imaging probes for diagnosing and monitoring glioblastoma
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/using-synthetic-antibody-parts-to-construct-antibody-based-imaging-devices-anti-egfr-molecular-targeted-imaging-probes-for-diagnosing-and-monitoring-glioblastomaTo improve outcomes in brain cancer, better tools are needed to diagnose brain cancer, surgically remove brain tumours and monitor how they respond to therapy. Project Overview To improve outcomes in brain cancer, better tools are needed to diagnose brain cancer, surgically remove brain tumours and...
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Using targeted ultrasound to get immunotherapy drugs past the blood-brain barrier
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/using-targeted-ultrasound-to-get-immunotherapy-drugs-past-the-blood-brain-barrierStephanie Borlase is investigating ways to improve immunotherapies to treat people whose lung cancer has spread to the brain, improving outcomes. Project Overview Stephanie Borlase is investigating ways to improve immunotherapies to treat people whose lung cancer has spread to the brain, improving...
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