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Neuroscientist from Université Laval, Dr. Steve Lacroix, wins prestigious award for spinal cord injury research
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/neuroscientist-from-université-laval-dr-steve-lacroix-wins-prestigious-award-for-spinal-cord-injury-researchBrain Canada and the Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research are pleased to announce that Dr. Steve Lacroix has been selected by an international panel to receive the 2020 Turnbull-Tator Award in Spinal Cord Injury and Concussion Research. Dr. Lacroix is being recognized for his...
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Neurovascular networks: a new framework for modelling structural and functional connectivity in aging mice
https://braincanada.ca/funded-grants/neurovascular-networks-a-new-framework-for-modelling-structural-and-functional-connectivity-in-aging-miceThe emerging consensus that the brain functions as a single, complex system has led to the popularity of a network approach to studying brain function. Project Overview The emerging consensus that the brain functions as a single, complex system has led to the popularity of a network approach to...
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New $2.85M grant to push ALS research forward
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-2-85m-grant-to-push-als-research-forwardALS Canada and Brain Canada join forces with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and Regeneron to support a collaborative platform that will unite ALS researchers and accelerate breakthroughs Together, Brain Canada and ALS Canada are pleased to announce the awarding of a $2,850,000 2019 Platform Support Grant...
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New $40-million investment in Budget 2019: planning stage for future Brain Canada competitions
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-40-million-investment-in-budget-2019-planning-stage-for-future-brain-canada-competitionsBrain Canada is pleased with the Government of Canada’s continued support of our partnership through the Canada Brain Research Fund. In the coming months, we will be undertaking a planning exercise to set a framework for the allocation of the additional $40 million in matched funding committed in...
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New $6M Heart-Brain Connection IMPACT Award to accelerate discovery and transform care
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-6m-heart-brain-connection-impact-award-to-accelerate-discovery-and-transform-careJanuary 29, 2021 – Today, Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke announced that they have partnered to launch an innovative $6 million multi-disciplinary research competition in March 2021 called the Heart-Brain Connection IMPACT Award. This competition will enable breakthroughs in research to reduce...
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New $80M investment to Brain Canada
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-80m-investment-to-brain-canadaFederal Budget 2024 awards $80 million to Brain Canada for the advancement of brain research The Government of Canada renewed funding to Brain Canada in the Federal Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation to support the advancement of brain research in this country with a commitment of $80...
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New alliance to advance dementia research in Canada
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-alliance-to-advance-dementia-research-in-canadaThe Alliance held its inaugural meeting in Toronto today with representatives from the brain health and dementia research community and leaders from CIHR, Alzheimer Society of Canada, Brain Canada, Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation, Healthcare Excellence Canada, and the Public Health Agency...
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New awards increase the number of researchers studying women’s brain and heart health
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-awards-increase-the-number-of-researchers-studying-women-s-brain-and-heart-healthIn partnership with Heart & Stroke, Brain Canada is supporting doctoral and postdoctoral awards across Canada. Brain Canada is pleased to announce, in partnership with Heart & Stroke, 15 personnel awards to advance research and improve understanding of conditions affecting women’s heart and brain...
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New BD² partnership
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-bd²-partnershipBrain Canada and Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder (BD²) announced an international partnership to advance research and transform care for people living with bipolar disorder. As part of the partnership, BD² also announced its first international Integrated Network site at...
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New Brain Canada funding for the SPRINT platform
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-brain-canada-funding-for-the-sprint-platformDr. Emma G. Duerden from Western University, is leading SPRINT: fnirS Platform for braIn monitoring, analytics and data repository, a platform to develop novel functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) technologies and software and apply them in patients with brain-based disorders. Brain Canada...