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In recent years, it was discovered that a microscopic worm called C. elegans could mimic some of the aspects of human ALS when they were engineered to have abnormal (mutant) genes that cause the disease. Project Overview In recent years, it was discovered that a microscopic worm called C. elegans...

Brain Canada and The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 ALS Canada–Brain Canada Clinical Research Fellowship and Trainee Awards. Brain Canada and Diabetes Canada are pleased to announce funding for two research projects at the intersection of...

The 2026 Undergraduate Student Fellowships is a program designed to attract the brightest young scientists into the field of Huntington disease research and to facilitate meaningful research to clarify the biological mechanisms underlying Huntington disease pathology. Eight Undergraduate Students...

Brain Canada, in partnership with Women's Brain Health Initiative (WBHI) and with support from the Government of Canada, is launching the Accelerator Grants: Migraine Research program, an initiative explicitly designed to catalyze research in migraine, a highly prevalent neurological condition that...

Dr. Christopher E. Pearson (left) and Dr. Ekaterina Rogaeva Controlling a DNA repeat expansion may indicate a path for future treatment "The best thing about being a scientist in this field is the people we work with, and the families we work for." Dr. Christopher E. Pearson Dr. Christopher E....

Investigating the hormone leptin as a possible new ALS biomarker thanks to a Discovery Grant "In our project, there is a crucial collaboration between clinical and foundational research.” Dr. Jasna Kriz While a fast metabolism is often thought of as an asset, there is increasing evidence that in...

Understanding the relationship between racial marginalization and healthcare delivery to patients after traumatic brain injury may reveal inequities and highlight quality improvement opportunities. Project Overview Understanding the relationship between racial marginalization and healthcare...

JDRF Canada and Brain Canada are pleased to announce the JDRF Canada – Brain Canada Addressing Mental Health in Type 1 Diabetes Team Grants, a new funding opportunity for Canadian researchers that aims to address mental health concerns in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). 2021 marks the 100th...

Dr. Christine Vande Velde is a cellular biologist at the Centre de recherche du CHUM, Université de Montreal, and one of nine ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant recipients for 2022. While she and her team spend their lab hours parsing out biological intricacies, her work is always motivated by...

PHOTO: From left to right: Caitlin McArthur, Laura Middleton, Gary Naglie, Marie Savundranayagam, and Eric Smith Alzheimer Society of Canada and Brain Canada Foundation Announce KTE Accelerator Grant Recipients Last updated: January 23, 2024 Through the Knowledge Translation and Exchange (KTE)...