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As part of our mission to fund bold brain research, Brain Canada has, together with its donors and partners, supported dozens of large-scale research projects and platforms to develop and apply cutting-edge AI approaches to advance our understanding of the brain and identify solutions for brain...

Mutations in the metabolic enzymes are commonly observed in brain cancers. Project Overview Mutations in the metabolic enzymes are commonly observed in brain cancers. Although the precise molecular underpinning for this remains elusive, it has been shown that brain cancer-associated mutations in...

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...