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On Sunday, October 26th, Riverdale Farm in Toronto came alive with laughter, energy, and purpose as dozens gathered for the first-ever Functional Phil Community Walk. At the heart of this fundraiser was Philippe Marsan, better known to his clients and community as Functional Phil. On Sunday,...

MRI technician prepares a participant for an MRI scan. Canada has world-class neuroscience talent, leading to high-impact discovery research in brain science. However, turning leading science into the products that will affect the course of a patient’s health requires, in part, the existence of...

For advocates like Kris and for many Canadians living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their families, research represents hope: for more time, better quality of life, and one day, a cure. This ALS Awareness Month, we’re reflecting on Brain Canada’s ALS research funding journey and the...

A biological marker, or “biomarker” for short, is a measurable indicator associated with a disease state that helps determine risk, severity and response to therapy. Project Overview A biological marker, or “biomarker” for short, is a measurable indicator associated with a disease state that helps...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders in the world. Project Overview Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders in the world. PD can manifest and develop in a variety of ways for different patients, and it is currently not...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 70 children and is associated to a considerable burden for affected individuals, their families, and health care at large. Project Overview Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 70 children and is associated to a...

Heart & Stroke, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and Brain Canada, is excited to announce the recipients of the Cardiac Arrest Research Team Grants - an investment in groundbreaking research to address the...

In ALS, the disease is characterized by degeneration of motor neurons and an inability of the brain to signal the muscles to move, resulting in paralysis. Project Overview In ALS, the disease is characterized by degeneration of motor neurons and an inability of the brain to signal the muscles to...

Even though memory loss is one of the most debilitating features of dementia, several studies has revealed the ability of music to trigger the recall of old memories is relatively preserved in people living with dementia. Yet, we don’t exactly what feature of music activates memories. This goal of...

In 2019, a team of scientists led by co-recipient Dr. Sali Farhan discovered a new genetic cause of ALS called DNAJC7. Project Overview In 2019, a team of scientists led by co-recipient Dr. Sali Farhan discovered a new genetic cause of ALS called DNAJC7. Subsequent work revealed that mutations in...