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In his landmark 2006 study, Western University’s renowned neuroscientist Adrian Owen and his collaborators showed for the first time ever that functional neuroimaging can reveal conscious awareness in some patients who appear to be entirely vegetative and can even allow some of these individuals to...

Brain Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society announce an investment of $423, 000 in three research training awards that will advance understanding of why some cancers spread to the brain, the cause of treatment resistance, and how novel new therapies may improve the lives of people living with brain...

Investigating the role of EPG5 in Parkinson’s Disease pathogenesis Project Overview Investigating the role of EPG5 in Parkinson’s Disease pathogenesis Parkinson’s disease (PD) causes both motor symptoms, like tremors and stiffness, and non-motor issues such as cognitive decline, but its underlying...

Contribution of stress-associated neurovascular alterations in Parkinson’s disease and high rates of depression Project Overview Contribution of stress-associated neurovascular alterations in Parkinson’s disease and high rates of depression Parkinson’s disease (PD) is well known for its motor...

Sex effect on cortical neurodegeneration in isolated REM sleep behavior disorder and its association with clinical manifestations Project Overview Sex effect on cortical neurodegeneration in isolated REM sleep behavior disorder and its association with clinical manifestations Isolated rapid-eye...

Contribution of stress-associated neurovascular alterations in Parkinson’s disease and high rates of depression Project Overview Contribution of stress-associated neurovascular alterations in Parkinson’s disease and high rates of depression Parkinson’s disease (PD) is well known for its motor...

These outstanding doctoral and master’s students are engaged in important heart and/or brain research. Heart & Stroke, along with Brain Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), are thrilled to announce the recipients of the...

Caring for a family member with a neurodevelopmental disability (NDD) can be challenging, often leading to high levels of anxiety and depression. Project Overview Caring for a family member with a neurodevelopmental disability (NDD) can be challenging, often leading to high levels of anxiety and...

Dr. Talbot studies the dialogue between the nervous and immune systems. Project Overview Dr. Talbot studies the dialogue between the nervous and immune systems. It is well demonstrated that pain and itch are common features of various cancers, and that cancer cells actively secrete factors...