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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disorder that impacts development of the brain. Project Overview Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disorder that impacts development of the brain. ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity and...

Brain Canada and Brain Changes Initiative recently announced $1.1 million in funding for new brain research in Canada through the Innovation Grants for Research Impact in Traumatic Brain Injury program. Two of the three recipients are focusing on an area of research that has emerged over the last...

20,800 North Americans die from brain cancer each year. Project Overview 20,800 North Americans die from brain cancer each year. This project aims to improve patient outcomes by helping surgeons remove tumours with higher accuracy and less damage to healthy brain. When removing brain tumours,...

Brain Canada invests $889,000 in dementia research  Brain Canada, in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada, CIHR-Institute of Aging, Research Manitoba, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, and Fond de Recherche du Quebec (FRQ), are proud to announce the 2023-2024 grant recipients of...

Brain Canada, in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada, is proud to announce the 2025 grant recipients of the Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP)!  These researchers are at the forefront of dementia research, working to transform innovative ideas into impactful solutions. Since...

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental brain disorder characterised by impaired communication and repetitive behaviors, and is often accompanied by intellectual disability. Project Overview Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental brain disorder characterised by...

Stroke is one of the leading causes of cerebral palsy in children that carried to term, and 60% have lifelong consequences. Project Overview Stroke is one of the leading causes of cerebral palsy in children that carried to term, and 60% have lifelong consequences.  Currently, treatment of childhood...

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rare and fatal disease, which is characterized by degeneration of specific neurons called “Motor neurons” that control the movement of our muscles. Project Overview Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rare and fatal disease, which is characterized by...

Rett syndrome (RTT) is a severe neurological disorder that primarily affects girls, occurring in about 1 in 10,000 births. Project Overview Rett syndrome (RTT) is a severe neurological disorder that primarily affects girls, occurring in about 1 in 10,000 births. Children with RTT experience...