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Funding Brilliance Daily, Brain Canada’s 2019-2020 Impact Report is here. We are proud to highlight the research we are enabling and supporting across the country, and to share the power of philanthropy in driving innovation and discovery. For more than two decades Brain Canada has championed...

Despite facing multiple brain injuries, Oscar Blyth, a graduate of the University of Victoria and a freestyle skier, has overcome obstacles and continues to pursue his goals. Oscar’s Resilience in the Face of Brain Injury By Brielle Goulart Despite facing multiple brain injuries, Oscar Blyth, a...

Perinatal (around birth) stroke is devastating, because the effects are life-long. Project Overview Perinatal (around birth) stroke is devastating, because the effects are life-long. Current treatments to improve walking are limited, and largely passive, such as stretching, bracing, botulinum toxin...

Partners and Donors Alzheimer Society of Canada Alzheimer’s disease is a common form of memory loss and confusion affecting older adults. Despite many years of study, we still don’t have a cure for this disease. Project Overview Alzheimer’s disease is a common form of memory loss and confusion...

In this Hudson project, the team led by Dr. Robertson will pursue a comprehensive understanding of the normal functions of C9ORF72 and provide a better determination of whether loss of these functions via mutation may cause or contribute to ALS. Project Overview In this Hudson project, the team led...

Dr. Patten started his research career as a PhD student at the University of Alberta under the supervision of Dr. Declan Ali in 2004. Project Overview Dr. Patten started his research career as a PhD student at the University of Alberta under the supervision of Dr. Declan Ali in 2004. There he...

Improving independence and quality of life for persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners can be realized by complementing human care with robotic assistive technologies. Project Overview Improving independence and quality of life for persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their...

Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a chronic psychiatric illness, ranking in the top 10 causes of disability and mortality worldwide, due to suicide and cardiovascular death. Project Overview Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a chronic psychiatric illness, ranking in the top 10 causes of disability and mortality...

One of the key processes driving Alzheimer’s Disease is inflammation in the brain, the severity of which may predict the severity of disease. Project Overview One of the key processes driving Alzheimer’s Disease is inflammation in the brain, the severity of which may predict the severity of...

Mixed dementia is the most common form of dementia. Project Overview Background: Mixed dementia is the most common form of dementia. It occurs when Alzheimer’s disease (AD) combines with vascular disease, affecting both the blood vessels and the immune function in our brain. As this happens, memory...