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Project Overview Major depression is among the most common and most burdensome human diseases worldwide. While there are several existing treatments, overall current treatments are modest in their efficacy. Over the past few decades, there has been significant development in the field of...

This research explores how lightly touching another person, called interpersonal light touch (IPLT), can help people stay balanced while standing. Project Overview This research explores how lightly touching another person, called interpersonal light touch (IPLT), can help people stay balanced...

"Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are synthetic single-stranded DNA/RNA that are useful in the targeting of mRNA sequences." Project Overview “Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are synthetic single-stranded DNA/RNA that are useful in the targeting of mRNA sequences. Their versatility allows them...

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...