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Championing Future Leaders in Brain Research: Early-Career Capacity Building Grants
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/championing-future-leaders-in-brain-research-early-career-capacity-building-grantsImmunocytochimie capturée par microscope confocal : marquage avec Early-career. What does it mean? For brain research, it is researchers within three to five years of their first academic appointment that are in a strong position to formulate innovative research projects. It is championing...
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Changing Behaviour and Sustaining Change to Promote Brain Health in Aging
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/changing-behaviour-and-sustaining-change-to-promote-brain-health-in-agingThis research is motivated by the Canadian Dementia Strategy priority and urgent need to “build the evidence base to inform and promote the adoption of effective interventions” for dementia prevention. Project Overview This research is motivated by the Canadian Dementia Strategy priority and urgent...
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Characterization and modulation of the endocannabinoid system for treating Fragile X Syndrome
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/characterization-and-modulation-of-the-endocannabinoid-system-for-treating-fragile-x-syndromeFragile X syndrome (FXS) is the first inherited cause of intellectual disability and one of the most prevalent causes of autism spectrum disorders. Project Overview Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the first inherited cause of intellectual disability and one of the most prevalent causes of autism...
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Characterization of a novel medulloblastoma tumor suppressor
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/characterization-of-a-novel-medulloblastoma-tumor-suppressorMedulloblastoma is a pediatric cancer of the brain and is the most common solid tumour in children. Project Overview Medulloblastoma is a pediatric cancer of the brain and is the most common solid tumour in children. Currently, the standard therapy for medulloblastoma remains nonspecific to the...
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Characterization of Glutamatergic Premotor Spinal V3 Interneurons in a SOD1G93A Mouse Model of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/characterization-of-glutamatergic-premotor-spinal-v3-interneurons-in-a-sod1g93a-mouse-model-of-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosisAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease that destroys the motor neurons needed for movement, speech, and breathing, but new research shows that other spinal cord cells called interneurons may be affected even earlier. Project Overview Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a...
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Characterization of MATR3 Mutations Associated with ALS
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/characterization-of-matr3-mutations-associated-with-alsFor this project, Dr. Park will examine how abnormalities in RNA binding proteins (RBPs) – in particular, one called Matrin 3 (MATR3) – can lead to ALS. MATR3 was discovered to be a genetic cause of ALS in 2014 and has yet to be studied in any detail. Project Overview For this project, Dr. Park...
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Characterization of the role of LRRTMs in synaptic plasticity and memory formation
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/characterization-of-the-role-of-lrrtms-in-synaptic-plasticity-and-memory-formationThe key neuropathology underlying ASDs is abnormal neuronal communication as a result of altered synapse formation, function and plasticity. Project Overview The key neuropathology underlying ASDs is abnormal neuronal communication as a result of altered synapse formation, function and plasticity....
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Characterizing Enterovirus Disruption of Autophagy as a Disease Mechanism for ALS
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/characterizing-enterovirus-disruption-of-autophagy-as-a-disease-mechanism-for-alsA group of viruses called enteroviruses can cause a variety of infectious illnesses that are usually mild with symptoms that may include fever, respiratory distress, flu-like muscle aches and rashes. Project Overview A group of viruses called enteroviruses can cause a variety of infectious...
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Characterizing functional brain connectivity in critically ill children at-risk for delirium
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/characterizing-functional-brain-connectivity-in-critically-ill-children-at-risk-for-deliriumA significant proportion of critically ill children experience delirium, a form of brain dysfunction associated with adverse outcomes. Project Overview A significant proportion of critically ill children experience delirium, a form of brain dysfunction associated with adverse outcomes. In children,...
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Characterizing light responses in visual cortex of blind mice following retina-based optogenetic vision therapy
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/characterizing-light-responses-in-visual-cortex-of-blind-mice-following-retina-based-optogenetic-vision-therapyRetina-based optogenetic therapy is a promising approach to restore vision to individuals suffering from retinal degeneration. Project Overview Retina-based optogenetic therapy is a promising approach to restore vision to individuals suffering from retinal degeneration. After photoreceptor...