We make memories and retrieve memories all the time, but there’s a lot we don’t understand about how the brain performs these essential functions Alison Palmer December 16, 2023 907 “We can’t possibly try and treat a memory disorder unless we know how memories are normally formed and stored in the brain,” explains Dr. Sheena Josselyn, a Brain Canada-funded researcher based at The Hospital ...
CAMH Clinician Scientist explores non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to battle depression and OCD Brielle Goulart November 14, 2023 1148 “I’ve always been interested in how the brain works in general,” says Dr. Christoph Zrenner, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and Clinician and Scientist at The Centre for Addiction and Mental H...
Canadian trials network is a launch pad to test new research and improved therapies for stroke recovery Cathy Campbell October 16, 2023 1970 How do you take the latest research, test it, train people to deliver it, and then fast-track the findings into clinics, hospitals and homes across Canada to improve the lives of people living with stroke? Bel...
Amazing Brain Science Talks Kate Shingler September 10, 2023 3087 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the human brain An exciting event is coming up for anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the human brain. McGill's Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBH...
Non-invasive brain stimulation provides promise for treatment of depression, anxiety Cathy Campbell August 14, 2023 1243 Initial results are promising for a Brain Canada funded preliminary rTMS study at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre For years, interior designer Raija Hilska felt like she was “always dragging something alo...
Neurodiversity: perspective from a person with lived experience Kate Zarbatany July 6, 2023 2002 When I was diagnosed with autism at 13 years old, I wasn't even sure what the word meant. My parents told me, in the most basic way, that my brain worked differently than others. It was not good or bad, it was ...
Probiotic being tested as a potential treatment for ALS in Montreal Alison Palmer June 7, 2023 1643 A strain of probiotic will soon be tested as a potential treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The clinical study is taking place thanks to a $1.6 million investment by the Weston Family Foundatio...
Making the invisible, visible: Spotlight on Caregivers Kate Shingler May 17, 2023 866 Caregivers are often the unsung heroes of our health care system, providing an invaluable service to those in need. The story of Prateek and Swati Mohanty highlights the critical role of caregivers in Canada t...
Using digital technology to personalize depression treatments Katarina Stojkovic April 13, 2023 1409 Funding provided through the Bell Let’s Talk – Brain Canada Mental Health Research Program will enable researchers to determine the safety of a new tool in treating adult depression. Over the course of their li...
Increasing our understanding of the nervous system to solve the hidden health consequences of spinal cord injury Brielle Goulart March 10, 2023 2289 Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating medical condition that can forever change the trajectory of a life. It is also costly to the health care system, like traumatic brain injury or Alzheimer’s. Dr. Aaron P...
