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An enduring legacy of support for the next generation of Canadian neuroscientists
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/an-enduring-legacy-of-support-for-the-next-generation-of-canadian-neuroscientistsDr. Monica Seger with her late husband, Dr. Hubert van Tol n 2006, a travel award was created in memory of the late neuroscientist, Dr. Hubert van Tol, thanks to the generous support of the Seger-van Tol family. Dr. Hubert van Tol was born on September 20, 1959, in Maastricht, the Netherlands. He...
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An Evaluation of the Acceptability of the Family Check-Up Intervention for Caregivers of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/an-evaluation-of-the-acceptability-of-the-family-check-up-intervention-for-caregivers-of-young-children-with-autism-spectrum-disordersThis project looks at the acceptability of the Family Check-up (FCU) program for caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Project Overview This project looks at the acceptability of the Family Check-up (FCU) program for caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)....
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An identity crisis of satiety neurons: how prolonged metabolic stress can reprogram the hypothalamus
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/an-identity-crisis-of-satiety-neurons-how-prolonged-metabolic-stress-can-reprogram-the-hypothalamusThe prevalence of obesity has reached pandemic levels and represents a massive societal and economic burden. Project Overview The prevalence of obesity has reached pandemic levels and represents a massive societal and economic burden. Findings of the last decades on how the brain controls what is...
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An interdisciplinary approach to mindfulness as a quality of life improvement factor for people with ALS and their primary caregivers
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/an-interdisciplinary-approach-to-mindfulness-as-a-quality-of-life-improvement-factor-for-people-with-als-and-their-primary-caregiversAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is very much a disease of losses and adjustments. Project Overview Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is very much a disease of losses and adjustments. People diagnosed with this disease face a higher than normal amount of anticipatory grief specific to lost...
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An interdisciplinary approach to understanding the microbiome
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/an-interdisciplinary-approach-to-understanding-the-microbiomeJanet Rossant, Co-Director of CIFAR’s Humans and the Microbiome program. The project Brain Canada is a partner on the CIFAR research program called Humans and the Microbiome. The program aims to look into the role the microbiome plays in human development and behaviour, as well as how it is...
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An intergenerational behavioural intervention to enhance physical activity in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/an-intergenerational-behavioural-intervention-to-enhance-physical-activity-in-older-adults-at-risk-for-alzheimer-s-diseasePhysical activity is one of the most important means of reducing risk of dementia. Project Overview Physical activity is one of the most important means of reducing risk of dementia. And new strategies are needed to support older adults in becoming more active. This study will test whether a new...
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An interview with Nicole McKenzie
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/an-interview-with-nicole-mckenziekk We interviewed Nicole McKenzie, a Project Manager and Spinal Cord Injury Research Facilitator at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, Alberta, about the impact and achievements of a project which received support through a Brain Canada Platform Grant. The project called Building the Rick...
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Announcing the recipients of the Brain Canada-Kids Brain Health Network training awards in developmental neurosciences
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/announcing-the-recipients-of-the-brain-canada-kids-brain-health-network-training-awards-in-developmental-neurosciencesOctober 29th, 2018. The Brain Canada Foundation and the Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) are pleased to announce the recipients of their Developmental Neurosciences Research Training Program designed to support and enhance the training of talented scientists conducting research focused on these key...
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Antenatal prediction of preterm birth: placental function, fetal and neonatal brain development
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/antenatal-prediction-of-preterm-birth-placental-function-fetal-and-neonatal-brain-developmentFetal growth restriction is associated with pregnancy complications, as well as high rates of preterm birth and childhood disabilities. Project Overview Fetal growth restriction is associated with pregnancy complications, as well as high rates of preterm birth and childhood disabilities. This is a...
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Antipsychotic treatment in a genetic subtype of schizophrenia: Novel insights from neuroimaging and pharmacogenetics
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/antipsychotic-treatment-in-a-genetic-subtype-of-schizophrenia-novel-insights-from-neuroimaging-and-pharmacogeneticsSchizophrenia is a common and serious mental illness characterized by psychotic symptoms, social withdrawal and functional disabilities that are generally lifelong. Project Overview Schizophrenia is a common and serious mental illness characterized by psychotic symptoms, social withdrawal and...
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