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Our brains have their own GPS – the hippocampus, a region where special neurons, called ‘place cells’, help us navigate and store memories. Project Overview Our brains have their own GPS – the hippocampus, a region where special neurons, called ‘place cells’, help us navigate and store memories....

“This sets the foundation for a non-invasive way to deliver therapeutics to the brain. Right now, we’re testing gold nanoparticles, but the technology is applicable to other types of therapeutics as well. It’s very promising for people with ALS.” – Dr. Agessandro Abrahao One of the most important...

Rationale: Mitochondrial dysfunction has been identified as a contributing factor for bioenergetic dysregulation and neurodegeneration in the motor cortex and spinal cord of patients with ALS. Project Overview Rationale: Mitochondrial dysfunction has been identified as a contributing factor for...

PHOTO: Ministers Marc Miller and Steven Guilbeault join Viviane Poupon, Mario Chartrand, Dr. Gustavo Turecki, MP Anna Gainey and MP Patricia Lattanzio to celebrate an $80 million investment in brain health. Government of Canada Supports Brain Canada’s Research Programs to Improve Brain Health The...

News Release From Health Canada February 19, 2018 – Montreal, Quebec – Health Canada Neurological conditions affect an estimated 3.6 million Canadians. New and ground-breaking research is the key to improving the lives of those living with brain-related diseases and disorders. Today, on behalf of...

TORONTO, April 25, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ – Brain diseases and disorders are the leading cause of disability, directly affecting one in three Canadians as well as millions of family members, friends, colleagues and caregivers. The Government of Canada recognizes the significant impact on the health of...

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and deadly adult brain cancer. Project Overview Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and deadly adult brain cancer. GBM is particularly challenging because it contains many different cell types that help it grow and resist treatment, one of which are immune...

Dr. Sylvia Villeneuve from Douglas Hospital Research Centre at McGill University is leading CAP: The Canadian Alzheimer’s Prevention Data Repository and Sharing platform, the first Canadian open platform with the infrastructure to acquire, harmonize and share sensitive data on preclinical AD. Brain...

For Immediate Release March 21, 2018 Montreal, QC Brain Canada elects to its Board Canadian leaders from the business, academic, Indigenous and philanthropic communities Brain Canada is delighted to announce four new members to its Board of Directors, drawn from across the country. They will join...

This November 25, Brain Canada is launching it’s first ever campaign to make your gift go twice as far for brain research. Thanks to a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous, every donation made during the campaign will be matched, up to $10,000. A new way to give back to brain health: An...