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An enormous amount of brain development occurs throughout childhood and experiencing a concussion during this time may have long-lasting effects. Project Overview An enormous amount of brain development occurs throughout childhood and experiencing a concussion during this time may have long-lasting...

The Impact Study was produced by the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF) and the Canadian Brain and Nerve Health Coalition (CBANHC) – of which NeuroScience Canada is a member – in collaboration with the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). The report measures the incidence,...

Many scientists believe that one of the earliest abnormalities in ALS is dysfunction at the place where motor neurons connect to muscle, known as the neuromuscular junction (NMJ). Project Overview Many scientists believe that one of the earliest abnormalities in ALS is dysfunction at the place...

We live in a world profoundly shaped by social behaviours involving interactions and communications between conspecifics of a given species. Project Overview We live in a world profoundly shaped by social behaviours involving interactions and communications between conspecifics of a given species....

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of complex neurodevelopmental disorders with distinguished early emerging behavioral disruptions (speech impairments, social communication, repetitive behaviors) and a rising rate of diagnosis to an estimated 1 in 68 children. Project Overview Autism...

Each year, 1-2 million children in North America suffer a concussion. Project Overview Each year, 1-2 million children in North America suffer a concussion. Guidelines exist to manage the care of concussion in children but have not been implemented consistently. As a result, clinical practice...

PHOTO: From left to right: Dr. Stephanie Borgland, Dr, Liisa Galea, and Dr. Susan George. Three recipients, along with their dedicated research teams, receive $1.1 million each to advance our understanding of mental health conditions at a fundamental level In their effort to fund bold,...

Develop and disseminate a training program for rehabilitation providers working with long-term care residents with dementia. Project Overview Develop and disseminate a training program for rehabilitation providers working with long-term care residents with dementia. The training program will be...

One in three Canadians – over 12 million people – will face a psychiatric disease, a neurological disorder or a brain or spinal cord injury at some point in their lives. This is a statistic that influences us and our immediate circle. Yet, the impact cannot be reduced to a number. Launched in 2017,...

One in three Canadians – over 12 million people – will face a psychiatric disease, a neurological disorder or a brain or spinal cord injury at some point in their lives. This is a statistic that influences us and our immediate circle. Yet, the impact cannot be reduced to a number. Launched in 2017,...