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Bulbar disease, which affects speech and swallowing functions, is considered to be one of the most debilitating aspects of ALS by patients. Project Overview Bulbar disease, which affects speech and swallowing functions, is considered to be one of the most debilitating aspects of ALS by patients. It...

In 2023, over 3,000 Canadians were newly diagnosed as brain tumor, and around 2,500 succumbed to this disease. Project Overview In 2023, over 3,000 Canadians were newly diagnosed as brain tumor, and around 2,500 succumbed to this disease. Despite strenuous efforts to fight against this serious...

Huntington disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disease that affects approximately 1 in 7500 individuals in the Western world. Project Overview Huntington disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disease that affects approximately 1 in 7500 individuals in the Western world. The...

Dr.  Neuenschwander’s research aims to explore how exposure to stress during pregnancy affects children’s development, specifically in relation to children whose mothers were depressed and/or on antidepressants during pregnancy Project Overview Dr.  Neuenschwander’s research aims to explore how...

Diabetes Canada and Brain Canada are pleased to announce a new partnership to support research into the intersection of diabetes and mental health. Together, Diabetes Canada and Brain Canada will award and co-fund two grants of $450,000 each over three years through the 2025 End Diabetes Awards. ...

More than 1 in 100 individuals are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with profound impacts on the quality of life of those who are affected and their families. Many parents of children with ASD identify concerns as early at 12-18 months of age, yet the average age of diagnosis remains...

Impairments in social cognition (SC), such as difficulties in understanding emotions, social cues, and maintaining meaningful interactions, are key contributors to the loss of social inclusion and quality of life in individuals with neurodegenerative diseases (ND). Project Overview Impairments in...

Impairments in social cognition (SC), such as difficulties in understanding emotions, social cues, and maintaining meaningful interactions, are key contributors to the loss of social inclusion and quality of life in individuals with neurodegenerative diseases (ND). Project Overview Impairments in...

The human brain is a complex organ that presents many challenges for neuroscientists. Project Overview The human brain is a complex organ that presents many challenges for neuroscientists. For instance, tissue availability represents a major problem given that this organ does not regenerates,...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition affecting communication, social interactions, and behavior in approximately 1–2% of people worldwide. Project Overview Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition affecting communication, social interactions, and behavior in...