Mastering the Mind: Understanding your Amazing Brain Emilie Hackett October 10, 2024 388 Flipping through the paper. Reading a headline. Catching the scent of coffee as it brews. Tuning into the faint ticking of a clock nearby. Each moment of our human experience is made possible by the body’s most...
Brain Canada, McGill, and CQDM partner with industry on drug discovery Ian Popple September 20, 2024 632 Novel drug could provide hope to those suffering from neuropathic pain and insomnia A diverse consortium, combining expertise from McGill University, the Quebec government and private industry, has made signifi...
Understanding our brains during puberty: how sex differences in brain development affect mental health Brielle Goulart August 17, 2024 519 There are many neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases that affect men and women differently, but we don’t have a clear picture as to why. One factor that may be important is the influence of hormones durin...
New program to support innovative projects that will address some of the most pressing issues in TBI Brielle Goulart July 14, 2024 1055 It is estimated that approximately 165,000 people per year experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Canada. By 2031, TBI is projected to be among the most common neurological conditions affecting Canadians....
A new $80M investment in Brain Canada’s Research Programs to Improve Brain Health Kate Shingler June 16, 2024 627 In the 2024 federal budget, the Government of Canada renewed funding to Brain Canada to support the advancement of brain research with a commitment of $80 million over four years. This investment will enable Br...
A unique approach to regaining movement Melissa Arauz May 10, 2024 789 Montreal researcher tests novel neurotechnology to help stroke survivors regain muscle control According to data collected by Public Health Agency of Canada, approximately 878,500 Canadian adults over the age o...
Improving outcomes for mental illness starts by investing in research Dr. Viviane Poupon April 5, 2024 655 We must build on this momentum and renew our investment in brain research. Now is not the time to abandon investing in fundamental science. The numbers speak for themselves. One in three Canadians say they’re ...
Brain Canada launches Season 3 of Playing with Marbles podcast – inside youth mental health Brielle Goulart March 8, 2024 713 The Brain Canada – Vocal Fry production returns with Katie Jensen as host Playing with Marbles, Brain Canada’s English-language podcast on everything brain, is back. This season we’re zeroing in on the perspect...
A New International Brain Research Collaboration Kate Shingler February 13, 2024 858 A newly established program will foster world-class Canada-Israel collaborations in brain research Brain Canada, Weizmann Canada and the Weizmann Institute of Science are pleased to announce their new partnersh...
Overcoming Life’s Slopes: Oscar’s Resilience in the Face of Brain Injury Brielle Goulart January 23, 2024 756 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. Along with a few of his close frie...
