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New Future Leaders Grants
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-future-leaders-grantsBrain Canada is pleased to announce the latest cohort of Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research This flagship program provides vital funding to early-career scientists whose bold ideas are advancing brain health This year, 22 researchers from across Canada will each be awarded $100,000, for a...
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New grant to help build on the success of a Brain Canada-funded platform for stroke recovery
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-grant-to-help-build-on-the-success-of-a-brain-canada-funded-platform-for-stroke-recoveryBrain Canada is pleased to announce the awarding of a 2021 Platform Support Grant (PSG) to Dr. Sean Dukelow from the University of Calgary. Together with the University of Calgary, CPSR and Sunnybrook, Brain Canada is awarding $3.6M to support the expansion of the Canadian Stroke Recovery Clinical...
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New ground: Better Outcomes for Children With Concussions
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-ground-better-outcomes-for-children-with-concussionsDr. Keith Yeates With the support of a Brain Canada Improving Health Outcomes and Quality of Life Team Grant, Dr. Keith Yeates of the University of Calgary is leading a study evaluating the implementation and impact of a clinical pathway for acute care of pediatric concussion. The project aims to...
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New Initiative to Consider Sex in Basic Mental Health Research
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-initiative-to-consider-sex-in-basic-mental-health-researchKrembil Foundation and Women’s Brain Health Initiative, with the support of The Erika Legacy Foundation and Power Corporation of Canada, are joining forces with Brain Canada to provide new funding for basic mental health research. To address the sex gap in basic mental health research, Brain...
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New international funding opportunity for care and outcome measurement in Alzheimer’s and dementia
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-international-funding-opportunity-for-care-and-outcome-measurement-in-alzheimer-s-and-dementiaBrain Canada is pleased to be partnering with Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ) to jointly launch the Advancing Research on Care and Outcome Measurement (ARCOM) funding program, an international and collaborative competition aimed at addressing the significant measurement gaps in care and outcomes...
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New MAA president steps into role on cusp of McGill’s bicentennial
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-maa-president-steps-into-role-on-cusp-of-mcgill-s-bicentennialThe view from Inez Jabalpurwala’s office in downtown Montreal is nothing short of spectacular. Read more
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New Neurodegeneration and Immunology Research
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-neurodegeneration-and-immunology-researchBrain Canada, in partnership with the Krembil Foundation, is pleased to announce the recipients of the Accelerator Grants: Neurodegeneration x Immunology program, a $3M investment supporting bold, early-stage research into the role of the immune system in neurodegenerative diseases. Brain Canada...
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New pharma-led funding program for Canadian drug discovery research
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-pharma-led-funding-program-for-canadian-drug-discovery-researchTogether with the Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Brain Canada is pleased to share an upcoming funding opportunity for Canadian researchers. CQDM’s Quantum Leap pharma-led funding program for drug discovery research aims to support innovative translational biopharmaceutical research...
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New portable MRI has the potential to change the future of healthcare
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-portable-mri-has-the-potential-to-change-the-future-of-healthcareWhen patients need to get an imaging test, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), it can often be expensive, have long wait times and be inaccessible to those in remote locations. What if there was a cheaper, quicker and more convenient solution? Read the full story here.
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New program focuses on families of first responders impacted by PTSD
https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/new-program-focuses-on-families-of-first-responders-impacted-by-ptsdMoncton, NB – Family members of first responders impacted by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will now have access to new supports in increasing resiliency and improving mental health outcomes. Medavie Health Foundation is partnering with the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) to...