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This project will focus on unique roles of FUS (an ALS gene/protein) at the junction where neurons connect, called the synapse. Project Overview This project will focus on unique roles of FUS (an ALS gene/protein) at the junction where neurons connect, called the synapse. Most of the work done on...

In Canada, one individual suffers a stroke every seven minutes. Project Overview In Canada, one individual suffers a stroke every seven minutes. Of those who survive, roughly 30% will have aphasia, a difficulty speaking with- or understanding others. Aphasia can have a significant negative impact...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects hundreds of thousands of Canadians. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to its development, but recent research highlights the importance of the brain’s immune system—particularly a specialized immune cell type called...

Our research program is centered on investigating the important contributions of metabolism to brain health. Project Overview Our research program is centered on investigating the important contributions of metabolism to brain health. It is generally well-accepted that proper nutrition is a major...

Antoine is a graduate student at Université Laval, where he is testing whether a high-fat ketogenic diet can rewire energy metabolism in ALS, potentially slowing the disease by improving the health of our brain cell’s powerhouse – the mitochondria. Behind every promising researcher is someone who...

In March 2023, the ALS Society of Canada and Brain Canada announced the latest round of Discovery Grant recipients from their 2022 research grant competition. With support from SLA Québec and the Dr. Jean-Pierre Canuel Fund, nine Canadian researchers and their teams received a total of $1,475,000 in...

PHOTO: Love the brain you’re with, an e-valentine to our brains, drawn by illustrator Paterson Hodgson. Brain Canada’s podcast is back and it is exploring youth mental health A Brain Canada—Vocal Fry production, Playing with Marbles returns with Katie Jensen as host. This season is produced with...

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