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A Brain Canada-funded platform is enabling new technology for drug discovery, in order to address a wide range of brain diseases and disorders: from epilepsy to autism, and brain tumors to ALS.  Bringing “One Brain” research to market for better brain health Dr. Kurrasch and colleague Dr. Deepika...

Working memory is our ability “keep in mind” information and manipulate it when it is not present in the environment. Project Overview Working memory is our ability “keep in mind” information and manipulate it when it is not present in the environment. It is central to many aspects of cognition,...

New funding to support early-career investigators committed to improving brain health for all Brain Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program. The Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Program provides essential seed funding to assist...

When Dr. Monica Seger was 25, she received a grant to do a postdoctoral fellowship in the Netherlands. It was an experience that changed the trajectory of her life and research. As a young neuroendocrinologist, Monica benefited immensely from collaborating with scientists in a different culture. ...

Melanoma, an aggressive skin cancer, often evades even today’s best immunotherapies. A surprising contributor is the nervous system. Tumors grow new nerve fibers and “talk” with nearby pain‑sensing neurons (nociceptors). Project Overview Melanoma, an aggressive skin cancer, often evades even...

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...