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Led by Dr. Jocelyn Faubert from the Université de Montréal in collaboration with Neurotracker Athletics Inc., this project includes an inter-provincial research collaboration with Prof. Brian Christie and Prof. Jodie Gawryluk from the University of Victoria. Project Overview Led by Dr. Jocelyn...

McGill, industry, CQDM and Brain Canada collaborate for drug discovery Novel drug could provide hope to those suffering from neuropathic pain and insomnia A diverse consortium, combining expertise from McGill University, the Quebec government and private industry, has made significant headway in the...

In partnership with Brain Canada Foundation, the ALS Canada Research Program awards eight Discovery Grants February 11, 2021, Toronto – Sustained investment in transformative research is vital to unlocking the mysteries around the causes and progression of ALS, a devastating terminal disease that...

Mr. Little’s current focus is on building computer software that can identify altered brain development patterns in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) using brain images. Project Overview Mr. Little’s current focus is on building computer software that can identify altered brain development...

A substantial proportion of individuals are left with poor residual functioning of the affected arm after a stroke. Project Overview A substantial proportion of individuals are left with poor residual functioning of the affected arm after a stroke. This has a tremendous impact on the quality of...

Rates of cannabis use across all age groups have increased by 7.3% since legalization, with many users perceiving it as natural and therefore safe. However, the evidence used to assess cannabis safety and toxicity has an important limitation; most people consume cannabis by inhalation, while most of...

Family caregivers of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) often experience stress and mental health difficulties (e.g., anxiety, depression) Project Overview Family caregivers of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) often experience stress and mental health difficulties...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a terminal disease that paralyzes people because the brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles that we are typically able to move at will. Project Overview Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a terminal disease that paralyzes people because...

Dr. Jonathan Smirl's lab at the University of Calgary. Brain Canada Foundation (Brain Canada), Brain Changes Initiative (BCI), and Branch Out Neurological Foundation, are thrilled to announce Dr. Jonathan Smirl from the University of Calgary as the recipient of the Brain Changes Initiative Award...

A growing number of kids’ brains have likely been spared injury thanks to enhanced safety guidelines informed by a large-scale Brain Canada-funded research platform. A series of studies made possible by the Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping (CFMM) at Western University (Western) in London,...