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AID-ME: Artificial Intelligence in Depression – Medication Enhancement: A Randomized, Patient and Rater Blinded, Active-Controlled Trial of a DeepLearning Enabled Clinical Decision Aid for Personalized Depression Treatment Selection
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/aid-me-artificial-intelligence-in-depression-medication-enhancement-a-randomized-patient-and-rater-blinded-active-controlled-trial-of-a-deeplearning-enabled-clinical-decision-aid-for-personalized-depression-treatment-selectionWe are testing a new digital mental health solution for physicians to better manage the treatment of depression. Project Overview We are testing a new digital mental health solution for physicians to better manage the treatment of depression. While many treatment options for depression are...
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ALS Canada and Brain Canada announce more than $1.3 million for 2023 Discovery Grants
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/als-canada-and-brain-canada-announce-more-than-1-3-million-for-2023-discovery-grantsEight projects receive funding to find answers and fuel discoveries in ALS research In their effort to fund progress and innovation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and Brain Canada are proud to announce the eight recipients of the 2023...
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ALS Canada and Brain Canada invest in future leader of ALS research with 2023 Career Transition Award
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/als-canada-and-brain-canada-invest-in-future-leader-of-als-research-with-2023-career-transition-awardPHOTO: Dr. Sahara Khademullah, conducting ALS research at the CERVO Brain Research Centre at Université Laval receives 2023 Career Transition Award Quebec researcher receives $250,000 over three years to investigate gene-based research to treat ALS The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and Brain...
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ALS Canada and Brain Canada invest in the future of ALS research with the 2024 Career Transition Award
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/als-canada-and-brain-canada-invest-in-the-future-of-als-research-with-the-2024-career-transition-awardUniversité de Montréal researcher awarded $250,000 over three years for a research study exploring a therapeutic approach with the potential to unlock new treatments. The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and Brain Canada continue their commitment to advancing ALS research by supporting...
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ALS Canada and Brain Canada invest more than $1.1 million to fuel discoveries and understanding of ALS
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/als-canada-and-brain-canada-invest-more-than-1-1-million-to-fuel-discoveries-and-understanding-of-alshe ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grants will fund eight Canadian research projects that aim to advance progress and innovation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research. Eight Canadian research projects have been awarded funding to drive progress and innovation in amyotrophic lateral...
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ALS Canada and Brain Canada invest more than $700,000 in funding to strengthen the future of ALS research and care
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/als-canada-and-brain-canada-invest-more-than-700-000-in-funding-to-strengthen-the-future-of-als-research-and-careWith support from Fondation Vincent Bourque, investments help seven early-career researchers and clinicians to improve ALS patient care and deepen our understanding of the disease. Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) are pleased to announce the seven recipients of the 2024 ALS...
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ALS Canada and Brain Canada invest more than half a million dollars in the future of ALS researchers with the 2023 Clinical Research Fellowship and Trainee Awards
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/als-canada-and-brain-canada-invest-more-than-half-a-million-dollars-in-the-future-of-als-researchers-with-the-2023-clinical-research-fellowship-and-trainee-awardsOn World Science Day, the latest ALS Canada-Brain Canada research awards, with support from Fondation Vincent Bourque, highlight the importance of funding early-career researchers and clinicians. In recognition of World Science Day, together with Brain Canada, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS...
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ALS Canada awards $3 million for 12 new research projects to help make amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) a treatable, not terminal disease
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/als-canada-awards-3-million-for-12-new-research-projects-to-help-make-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als-a-treatable-not-terminal-diseaseALS CANADA AWARDS $3 MILLION FOR 12 NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS TO HELP MAKE AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS) A TREATABLE, NOT TERMINAL DISEASE 2017 funding competition completes $20 million research partnership with the Brain Canada Foundation following the Ice Bucket Challenge TORONTO, November 22,...
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ALS gene may be a hitchhiker’s guide to the neuron
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/als-gene-may-be-a-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-neuronAffecting at least 14,000 Americans, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a paralyzing and highly fatal neurodegenerative disorder for which there are no effective treatments. Scientists peered inside neurons and watched the workings of annexin A11, a gene linked to a rare form of ALS. They found...
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ALS Society of Canada and Brain Canada Foundation Launch 2020 Discovery Grants Program
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/als-society-of-canada-and-brain-canada-foundation-launch-2020-discovery-grants-programTogether with the Brain Canada Foundation, the ALS Society of Canada is excited to announce the continuation of their much-valued partnership with a $1-million Discovery Grants competition – launching today! Since 2014, ALS Canada’s partnership with Brain Canada has resulted in nearly $20 million...