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Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder characterized by social/communication deficits and repetitive behaviours. Project Overview Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder characterized by social/communication deficits and repetitive behaviours. It is very heterogeneous, with over 250 genes...

Each year, over 312 million patients undergo surgery. Project Overview Each year, over 312 million patients undergo surgery. Anesthesia is a drug-induced reversible, comatose state that facilitates surgery. It is widely assumed cognition returns to baseline afterwards. Surgery and anesthesia...

How does the wiring of the brain confer cognitive capacity? Project Overview How does the wiring of the brain confer cognitive capacity? Technological, analytic, and theoretical advances present a unique opportunity to reconstruct brain networks in individuals. At the same time, modern artificial...

Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) is a novel form of treatment that uses high intensity magnetic field pulses to stimulate the brain and induce a seizure as a therapeutic intervention for patients with depression resistant to antidepressant medication, known as Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD)....

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...

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...